Proper storage of any radioactive material is important to reduce personnel exposures such as to prevent accidental spills and material loss.

RULES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR PROPER STORAGE

1. a. Radioactive material should be stored behind or within lead shielding. The lead shielding should be thick enough to reduce activity to background levels. If this is impossible, a sign must be posted stating the exposure rate at the surface.

2. b. Do not store radioactive material in breakable containers unless the containers are placed in a second unbreakable container. The original container should be capped.

3. c. Do not store radioactivity in any unsecured area unless it is within a locked immovable container, for example, a locked refrigerator or freezer.

4. d. Never store radioactive material without a label stating type and activity of radionuclide, reference date, and radiation symbol.

RULES TO BE FOLLOWED IN RECEIVING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

1. a. Visually inspect package for any sign of damage.

2. b. Measure the exposure rate at 3 feet from the surface. It must be less than 100μSv/h.

3. c. Measure surface exposure rate. It must be less than 0.1mSv/h.

4. d. Put on gloves.

5. e. Open outer package following manufacturer's directions.

6. f. Open inner package and check final container for breakage or discolouration.

7. g. Verify the contents by comparing the requisition, packing slip and bottle label.

8. h. Wipe external surface of final container using moistened cotton swab or filter paper held with forceps, and then assay and record.

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