INITIATING USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
AT MMRI

Step 1. All incoming personnel that will be using radioisotopes at MMRI must obtain and read the MMRI Radiation Safety Manual then sign and return the acknowledgement form to Ajith Welihinda, MMRI Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Read Guidelines for Use of Sulfur-35 at MMRI if you plan to use S-35.

Step 2. All incoming personnel that will be using radioisotopes must read Class7Training 2010: Radiation Safety Fundamentals Training Manual and answer the study questions. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet and bring it with you at your appointment with the RSO.

Step 3. The Principal Investigator (P.I.) must complete the form P.I.'s Request for Authorized Use and Purchase of Radioisotope and return it to the RSO. This document describes the type of experiment, chemical form and usage of the radioisotope proposed and personnel authorized by the P.I. to use the radioisotopes.

Step 4. The P.I. must complete the Approval for Use of Radioactive Materials and Statement of Training and Experience and return to the RSO.

Step 5. All research personnel designated by the PI to use radioistopes must complete Approval for Use of Radioactive Materials and Statement of Training and Experience. The forms will be reviewed by the P.I. for completion, then submitted to the RSO.

Step 6. Make an appointment with Ajith Welihinda, MMRI Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The RSO will (1) review the documents and determine the training level of incoming personnel and acquaint them with MMRI procedures for safe radioisotope use and (2) review each individual's Statement of Training and Experience. The RSO will follow the checklist as outlined in the Training Checklist for Incoming Personnel.

Step 7. To order radioactive materials, the P.I. will fill out and return the Radioisotope Order Request to the RSO. The RSO will determine if the isotope and amount is permmitted under the MMRI radiation license and if the isotope is included in the P.I. RUA. ONLY THE RSO AND ALTERNATE RSO ARE PERMITTED TO ORDER RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.