CHAPTER VI - SHIPMENT AND TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

6.1 Shipment and Transport of Radioactive Material to Off-Campus Locations
Radioactive material must not be taken off of ASU property without prior notification and approval of the RSO. The RSO will direct packaging and transportation of the material. This restriction includes movement of:
1. Small amounts of radioactivity in samples or culture media;

2. Sealed check sources or sources contained in equipment such as liquid scintillation counters and chromatographs;

3. Radioactive material between the main campus and other ASU owned facilities such as the Animal Care Facility or the Community Services Building.

6.2 Transportation of Radioactive Material Between Buildings on the ASU Campus
Radioactive material moved between buildings of the main campus must be packaged to prevent spillage of liquid or powdered material. The material should be in closed containers with tight fitting lids. These containers should be properly labeled (See paragraph 4.2.1). Glass containers should be surrounded by enough absorbent material to prevent loss of material in the event of breakage. Material should be shielded such that the exposure rate 1 meter from the package surface is less than 10 mR/hr. Packages with exposure rates in excess of 10 mR/hr at the package surface should be transported using a cart and not carried by hand.

6.3 Transportation of Radioactive Material in Hallways of Buildings
Radioactive material carried or transported into hallways should be in closed containers with tight fitting lids. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the RSO.