The focus of this manual is to integrate reading and your own experiences and applications regarding PET radiation safety. You will conduct research on PET radiation safety and compile it into a radiation safety manual. This manual should be easy to understand by someone who were to walk into a facility and read it. This manual should include a cover, index and reference page.
The manual should include but is not limited to:
?Emergency numbers (who to call)
?Administrative Policies:
oRadiation safety organization (who’s involved)
oResponsibilities
oOverview of ALARA
oTraining requirements
?Procedures:
oControl of radioactive material
oOrdering doses
oReceiving and opening packages
oTransferring packages
oStorage
of materials (ie sources, doses..etc)
?Signage:
oWhere
oType
oLabels on containers
?Handling Radioactive Material:
oDisposing
oStorage
oSpill procedure
oPersonal decontamination
oDocumentation of facilities and equipment
?Personnel Monitoring:
oWho wears badges?
oWhat kind? (how often are they changed)
oDose limits
?Lab Surveys:
oTypes of surveys done
oInstruments used
oCalibration of meters