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For all packages, the following procedures for opening packages will carried out:
1. Gloves will be worn to prevent hand contamination.
2. Package will be visually inspected for any signs of damage or
dampness.
3. The outer package is to be opened and the packing slip removed.
4. The inner package is to be opened and the contents verified to be
in agreement with the packing slip.
5. The integrity of the final source container is to be checked for:
a. broken seals.
b. loss of liquid.
c. discoloration of the package material.
If contamination is suspected:
1. A wipe test of the external surface of the final source container is to be done.
2. An assay of the wipe is to be performed with an appropriate survey meter
and the amount of removable activity is to be recorded (i.e., dpm/100 cm 2, etc).
3. Precautions must be taken to contain the spread of contamination.
4. Monitor the packing materials and packages for contamination
before discarding
a. if contaminated, treat as radioactive waste
b. if not contaminated, obliterate radiation labels before discarding in regular trash.
5. Maintain a record of each package check with the receipt records. |
