Please provide a short description of the general nature of the work, the research vessel name, cruise dates (including expected repitition of cruise at later dates, if applicable), ports, and cruise area.
Please provide the following information for the isotope use you are requesting: list each isotope, its activity in millicuries and physical form (liquid, solid, gas, sealed source [ECD, et. al.]) and chemical form (e.g.: sodium bicarbonate). For all sealed sources forward your most recent leak test certification to Dan Harlan.
Describe locations for isotope use and storage in the isotope van, including fume hoods, refrigerations/freezers. List and describe any equipment used in conjunction with your work, including liquid scintillation counters. Request LSC for sample analysis. List any radiation monitoring equipment you will be using, including manufacturer, model and calibration date.
Describe arrangements for isolation and control of radioisotope, including controlled area boundaries and use of personal protective equipment. Explain weekly radiation contamination surveys and spill clean up procedures. Explain dosimetry requirements, if any and dose reduction equipment to be used. Give an estimate of total activity released, if any.
Describe types and quantities of waste generated and request waste containers here. Please request supplies needed for sample packaging and shipment.
Please describe your plan for shipping and transfer of radioisotopes both to and from the vessel. Note that if your cruise loads in Newport it is possible to ship your isotope to OSU Ship OPS for transfer to the vessel.
OSU employees who handle isotopes must have a signed radioisotope orientation acknowledgment on file prior to departure. Non-OSU personnel must submit a memo from their organization's Radiation Safety Officer stating that the person has received radiation safety training adequate to satisfy requirements of 10CFR19 (not needed if a previous radioisotope use authorization for the specific PI and user had been granted and is on file at the OSU Radiation Safety Office).
Describe previous experience using radioactive materials on research vessels. Include isotopes used, activity levels, and other experience such as shipment of radioactive materials, spill clean up, and use/troubleshooting liquid scintillation counters.