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Required Signs and Labels for Radiation Safety in Laboratory Areas

This document outlines essential safety signs and labels needed in laboratories handling radioactive materials. It includes mandatory warnings such as "Caution: Radiation Area" and "No Eating, Drinking, or Smoking in this Lab" to ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC OHS Regulations. It highlights the importance of adhering to UBC Permits, CNSC Laboratory Rules, and the use of proper labels for equipment like fume hoods and storage units. This is crucial for maintaining safety standards and protecting personnel in a radiation-controlled environment.

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Required Signs and Labels for Radiation Safety in Laboratory Areas

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  1. REQUIRED SIGNS and LABELS

  2. REQUIRED SIGNS • Caution Radiation Area

  3. EMERGENCY Dr. Jane Blain 604-223-4567 Chippy Woods 604-227-6647

  4. REQUIRED SIGNS • Caution Radiation Area • UBC Permit and Appendix A

  5. REQUIRED SIGNS • Caution Radiation Area • UBC License and Appendix A • No Eating, Drinking or Smoking

  6. NO EATING DRINKING SMOKING IN THIS LAB

  7. WorkSafeBC OHS REGULATION “30.17 (2) Smoking, eating or drinking is not permitted in any laboratory area.” “30.17 (3) Food for consumption must not be kept in the laboratory, and laboratory glassware, vessels and containers must not be used to prepare or store food or beverages for consumption.”

  8. REQUIRED SIGNS • Caution Radiation Area • UBC License and Appendix A • No Eating, Drinking or Smoking • CNSC Laboratory Rules Poster

  9. IAEA : supplementary symbol

  10. REQUIRED LABELS

  11. REQUIRED LABELS • Caution Radioactive Materials

  12. REQUIRED LABELS • Caution Radioactive Materials • Fume hoods

  13. REQUIRED LABELS • Caution Radioactive Materials • Fume hoods • Storage Fridge/Freezer

  14. REQUIRED LABELS • Caution Radioactive Materials • Fume hoods • Storage Fridge/Freezer • Radiation Garbage Cans

  15. REQUIRED LABELS • Caution Radioactive Materials • Fume hoods • Storage Fridge/Freezer • Radiation Garbage Cans • Contaminated equipment

  16. REQUIRED LABELS • Caution Radioactive Materials • Fume hoods • Storage Fridge/Freezer • Radiation garbage cans • Contaminated equipment • Designated “hot” sink

  17. Questions • Name 5 things that need labeling with “Caution Radioactive Materials”?

  18. Questions • Which signs are required in a radioisotope lab?

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