When working with radionuclides, it is important to incorporate good work practices to ensure radiation doses remain as low as reasonably achievable (
ALARA). Individuals in the NIH Cyclotron, NIMH and NIBIB Radiochemistry Facilities work with larger amounts of radioactivity and in closer proximity to larger radiation levels than the majority of the NIH research community.
The Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Refresher reviews DRS' policy pertaining to exposure limits, work practices, material transfer, radioactive material security, and waste disposal under license agreements between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the NIH.
