Page 595 - Radiation Safety

Safe Handling of Nuclear Gauges and X-Ray Analyzers

Storage:

▪ The nuclear gauge should be safely and securely stored when not in use.

▪ The source or source assembly of the gauge should be fully retracted and locked

into the “CLOSE/OFF’ position.

▪ The gauge should not be stored near regularly occupied areas, photographic films,

explosives, combustible or corrosive chemicals.

▪ The store should have the capability to protect and secure the device.

▪ It should have radiation and warning signs displayed and should be locked and

placed under the control of the RPO.