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APPLICATION FOR USE AUTHORIZATION
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
UNIVERSITY RADIATION SAFETY OFFICE
PROTOCOL # ___________________
Month / Day / Year Month / Day / Year
*Additional lab surveys are required when use exceeds 200 μCi per day.
I.
General Information
Use location(s):___________________________________ Storage location(s):_______________________________
A.
Use Authorization includes: Yes No
Human subject use: IRB Protocol(s) No.: ________________________
Animal use: AUP Protocol(s) No.: ________________________
Radiation-generating equipment: RSC Protocol(s) No.: ________________________
Biological agents: IBC Protocol(s) No.: ________________________
B.
Survey and monitoring equipment needed (Select all that apply):
C.
List personal protective equipment: _____________________________________________________________
Authorized User:
Department:
Phone:
Dept. Chair:
After Hours Phone:
Location of Use:
Email:
Project Title:
Today’s Date:
Anticipated Start Date:
Radionuclides
Chemical Compounds
Max Activity*
per Experiment
Max Activity On Site
(including waste)
Geiger-Mueller meter
Ion chamber meter
Whole body badge dosimeter
Ring dosimeter
Liquid scintillation counter
Gamma counter
Other: ______________________________________________
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APPLICATION FOR USE AUTHORIZATION
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
UNIVERSITY RADIATION SAFETY OFFICE
D.
Is a fume hood required? Yes No
Will products be gaseous or volatile: Yes No
If Yes, please explain: __________________________________________________________________
I.
General Information (continued)
E.
Waste management check all that apply:
Will waste be discharged to the sanitary sewer? Yes No
If Yes, describe composition: ______________________________________________________________
Indicate brand of scintillation cocktail to be used:_______________________________________________________
Are Radioactive Material Use areas clearly labelled? Yes
No
II. User Information and Training
A. List all users and training dates including information for the applicant
P.I. / Authorized User:
Name:
UID:
Phone:
E-mail:
Applying for status of:
RAM refresher training date:
Month / Day / Year
Is this the first application for RAM use? Yes (Please provide details below) No
Previous Experience
Institution:
Location:
Isotopes and activity used:
Purpose of use:
Time Period From:
Time Period To:
Duration of use:
Month / Day / Year Month / Day / Year
Solid waste
Infectious waste
Liquid waste
Animal waste
Scintillation waste
Mixed waste (i.e. waste also regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency)
If Yes to mixed waste, explain: ___________________________________________________________
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APPLICATION FOR USE AUTHORIZATION
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
UNIVERSITY RADIATION SAFETY OFFICE
Additional User Information
Name of User:
WSU Radiation Safety Training Date:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Month / Day / Year
III. Administrative Procedures & Description of Project
Attach additional sheets as necessary
Describe procedures
including:
Estimated amount of activity that
will be used per day
Activity in animal carcasses
Any additional details
Describe precautions
including:
Potentials for airborne hazards
Contamination of a vacuum
system
Additional precautions
Describe disposal methods
including types of waste
generated
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APPLICATION FOR USE AUTHORIZATION
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
UNIVERSITY RADIATION SAFETY OFFICE
IV. Required Signatures
Once required signatures are received, please submit this form for provisional approval to:
Radiation Safety Office
Health Sciences Building, Room 104
By signing this document, the applicant agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the State of Ohio and Wright
State University’s Radiation Safety Program. The applicant is responsible for his/her radioactive materials, the safe
use of radioactive materials, and ensuring the security of radioactive materials from unauthorized use.
The applicant understands that the information contained within this document is subject to inspection by the Ohio
Department of Health. The information will be maintained and used by the Radiation Safety Committee as required
by state regulations. Release of this information for other use requires written authorization of the applicant if they are
personally identified.
___________________________________________ _______________
Applicant Date
___________________________________________ _______________
Department Chair Date
___________________________________________ _______________
Radiation Safety Officer Date
___________________________________________ _______________
Chair, Radiation Safety Committee Date
RSO USE ONLY:
To the Chair of the Radiation Safety Committee:
After extensive review, I recommend provisional approval of this Use Authorization application
pending the final approval of the Radiation Safety Committee.
____________________________________________ _______________
Radiation Safety Officer Date
____________________________________________ _______________
Chair, Radiation Safety Committee Date