Page 922 - Radiation Safety

Procedure in Working with Sealed
Procedure in Working with Sealed

Sources
Sources

 Leak test is recommended:

• before initial use;

• within an interval approved by the AELB;

• whenever damage is suspected; and

• whenever contamination is detected.

 It is conducted annually or during maintenance by an authorized
and trained person.

 The person must be provided with appropriate protective and

monitoring devices.

 Care must be taken not to damage the source while doing a leak

test.