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Radioactive Material Loss/Theft Procedure

The initial suspicion of loss of theft of radiation material requires the immediate notification of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) by email or voice mail. The information needed is:

  • Radioisotope
  • Chemical and physical form
  • Quantity (activity)
  • Location from which it is missing
  • Principal Investigator's name
  • Person reporting the loss/theft
  • Date and time it was discovered to be missing

The RSO will determine the extent of hazard presented by the release of the material. Dependent upon the degree of the threat to public health, the DOHS Radiologic Health Branch, VP for Administration, VP for Academics, University Police and/or the Radiation Safety Committee will be notified. At a minimum, a report must be placed in the Radiation Safety files for all losses or thefts (as noted below)

Any loss of suspected theft must be thoroughly documented. The report must become a part of the RSC Quarterly Report. A copy will be sent to the DOH, Radiologic Health Branch upon their request.

For comments or questions about this program, please contact the Safety Officer, call the RSO at x2507, or call Environmental Health and Instruction Safety at (714) 238-7233.

Revised: 6/2/03