All work with radiation is to be performed according to the University of Sussex code of Practice SSC-48-1,
and the worker requires a radiation licence.
All new staff must consult the Radiation Protection Supervisor
(RPS) before commencing work with radioisotopes.
All orders for isotopes must be notified to the RPS, and an "Application to Order Radionuclides" form completed.
All isotopes received must be entered in the yellow logbooks.
The approval of the RPS should be obtained before embarking on any new project
involving isotopes (if in doubt, consult the Laboratory Head or RPS directly).
All radioactive waste returned to Biology Stores must be clearly labelled,
indicating contents, signature, amount and date of return.
Laboratory coats and disposable gloves should be worn when using isotopes.
Disposal of isotopes - regulations available from RPS