license should be amended. The gauge should not be left in
an improper storage location at the job site or in your home.
Reciprocity
Radioactive material may be used in another licensing
jurisdiction on a temporary basis. The other licensing jurisdiction
must be notified in writing at least 3 days in advance. It can be
a letter describing the device, the amount and type of
radioactive material it contains, the location the gauge will be
used, and the duration of the intrusion. Attach a copy of your
license.
If it will be for more than 180 days in any calendar year then it is
necessary to get a license in the other jurisdiction.
Service/Maintenance
Service and maintenance is a part of the Radiation Safety Plan
of any organization. Prior to each use, the integrity of the
shutter should be checked. If a source rod becomes stuck in
the transmission or exposed position, it is considered an
exposed source.
The gauge will require cleaning of the shutter block area,
depending on the type of soil and number of tests. To minimize
exposure, face the base of the gauge away from you, allowing
the body of the gauge to act as a shield when you remove the
shutter. Use compressed air or a long handled brush to clean
out the shutter area. Although the probability is very low of
there being removable contamination, there is no justification
to wipe the rod with the bare hand.
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