Purpose
To ensure that radioactive waste is handled properly and delivered to the right waste supplier.
Range of application
This procedure applies to all units at the University that generate radioactive waste.
Responsibility
Unit managers are responsible for ensuring this procedure is followed and the development of appropriate local policy.
Method
Requirements for waste room
The waste room must be locked, and a record kept of who has access to the room. The entrance must be marked with signs warning of ionising radiation. The waste room must be shielded so that the radiation level on the outside does not exceed 7.5 μSv/h. The room should always contain:
- an updated list of the radioactive waste with Nuclides, activity, quantity, date and sender of the waste.
- gloves
- list of the contamination checks made and how
Apparatus for measuring the radiation level in the room/detecting contamination must be available. The waste must be shielded so that anyone entering the waste room is not exposed to unnecessary radiation.
Waste preparation
Waste shall be packaged in containers that hold the contents. Old glass bottles may be used. Containers must be packed so that they are protected against impact. Waste shall be clearly marked with the contents (chemical, biological and nuclear data).
Ordering collection
Radioactive waste shall be delivered to the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) annually. If necessary, waste can be delivered more often.
Other
Managers are responsible for the development of local procedures for handling radioactive waste in laboratories.
Reporting
Managers are responsible for the amount of waste generated (Nuclide, weight, activity) being reported each year by 15 February to the HSE Unit who report to the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority (NRPA). The data shall be summarised per institute/museum.
Managers are responsible for the disposal of sealed radioactive sources that are subject to a notification obligation according to the radiation protection regulations to the HSE Unit's central radiation protection coordinator.
References
Document ID
- Compiled by: HSE Unit
- Authorized by: University Director Gunn-Elin Aa. Bj?rneboe
- Date of authorization: 01.10.2013
- Version: 2
- Case and document no. in ePhorte: 2012/11454-57