O. Audits by RSO
1. RSO Audits
The RSO audits PHs at frequencies determined by the radionuclides and maximum activities used in experiments. Items of noncompliance are reported to the PH. The frequency of lab audits may be affected by the violations/areas of concern noted (i.e., the RSO may audit more frequently when a PH receives certain violations). The RSO's audit includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- confirming that training requirements have been met for radionuclide and non-radionuclide users
- ensuring that labs used for radioactive material work are approved
- confirming that this manual and the Radionuclide Inventory and Survey Book are available
- confirming that direct and/or contamination surveys are complete and that all contaminated areas have been decontaminated and resurveyed
- checking to see that radionuclide inventory is up-to-date
- verifying that survey meters are calibrated, available, and in working order
- confirming that all postings are in place (e.g., NRC 3, labels, signs, etc.)
- determining if there is eating, drinking, smoking, application of cosmetics, and/or storage of consumables in the lab
- ensuring that all radioactive material is secure (i.e., lab or radioactive material is locked or attended)
- performing a direct and contamination (wipe) survey, as appropriate (If a contaminated wipe is found by the RSO, the PH will be notified and is responsible for decontaminating and resurveying the area.)
