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The appendices are a collection
of intramural and peer-reviewed information generally applicable to
institutional radiation safety. If you have suggestions for additional
information that should be included here please contact Health Physics. |
| Glossary |
The glossary is comprised
of terms of art from 10 CFR Part 20, other reference works, and acronyms
specific to Stanford and VAPAHCS. |
| Safety
data sheets |
The data sheets provide basic
information on some commonly used radionuclides. The data sheets were
developed at Stanford based on information in reference works. Data
sheets for the radionuclides you use are in your Radioisotope
Journal. |
| Reports
and Guides |
Four organizations have published
reports that were used in the preparation of this manual. Those applicable
to institutional use of ionizing
radiation are listed. The National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements (NRCP) was chartered by Congress to provide expert
guidance on radiation protection; its reports are considered national
voluntary standards. The National Research Council provides expert
services to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering
communities. The International Commission on Radiological Protection
(ICRP) provides guidance on fundamental principles of radiological
protection. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the lead
federal agency on radioactive materials safety; it publishes Regulatory
Guides on many topics. All the reports and guides are available for
review in Health Physics. |
| NRC’s
Appendix C |
Each radionuclide presents
a different relative hazard due to its half-life and decay scheme.
NRC’s 10 CFR Part 20 Appendix
C, Quantities of licensed material requiring labeling, provides the
basis for categorizing radionuclides according to relative hazard.
It is the foundation for our LAS quantities in Table
III.1. |
| Signs
and labels |
Signs and labels are used
to provide information to radiation workers
and those who might enter the laboratory occasionally. There is a
special purpose for each one. |
| Forms |
These forms are
used to document receipt, use, transfer, and disposal of licensed
material, surveys, and incidents. |
| Answers |
Answers to frequently
asked questions. |
| Index |
The key terms
used in this manual are included. |
| Phone,
fax, and e-mail |
Many Health Physics administrative
matters can be handled electronically. If you have a question, please
call. |