Staff shall ensure proper management of the materials and/or situations on a case-by-case basis. If radioactive materials are inadvertently received, immediately contact the State Duty Officer. They may instruct Facility staff to contact the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, local hazmat team or the state-contracted HW disposal company for further
direction.
4.3.2 If a potentially radioactive material is discovered, evacuate all persons from the immediate area until further help or investigation has been completed. For a list of common radioactive materials, see below.
4.3.3 If the suspected radioactive material has to be moved, have the participant gently remove it and place in secondary containment or in a specifically staged area away from staff and traffic until radioactive levels are determined and/or proper authorities are notified.
4.3.4 Radioactive materials require pre-approval for disposal with the state-contracted HW disposal company and may not be lab packed with other wastes. Use the appropriate disposal form below by the contractor.
4.3.5 Radioactive waste received at an event or management Facility shall be segregated from other waste and properly managed prior to transport.