G. Ordering, Receipt, and Transfer of Radioactive Material

When transferring radioactive material to an adjacent laboratory, the material should be stoppered or capped to prevent spillage, and consideration must be given to maintain direct radiation exposure to the hands As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

If radioactive material is transferred down corridors, to other floors of the same building, or to other buildings, the following conditions apply:

• The inner container must be labeled with "radioactive" tape along with the radionuclide, total activity, date, and the name of the authorized user or PH.
• The material must be shielded as appropriate to ensure the following exposure rates are not exceeded: Surface of container < 50 mR/hr 30 cm from container < 10 mR/hr
• If the exposure rate at the surface is > 10 mR/hr and/or the exposure rate is > 2 mR/hr at 30 cm, the material must not be carried directly in the hands or against the body. These materials must be transported on a cart or in a container (e.g., plastic bucket) to increase the distance between the transporter and the material, thus reducing his/her radiation exposure.
• If the transport container is breakable (e.g., glass vial), it should be placed in a cardboard box with enough absorbent material to cushion the inner container and absorb any radioactive material should there be leakage.
• The outer container must not be contaminated.
• The outer container must be labeled with the standard radiation symbol and the words "Caution Radioactive Material."
• Under no circumstances may the material be transported in a motorized vehicle without proper authorization by the RSO.

Before transferring radioactive material between two PHs, the individual providing the material should confirm that the recipient's permit is approved for the radionuclide, chemical form, and activity being transferred. In addition, the individual providing the material must notify the RSO the day of the transfer and provide the following information:

• PH transferring the material
• PH receiving the material
• radionuclide, activity, and chemical form
• name and phone number of person reporting the transfer