Keeping the “Hot” Cool Ensuring the safety and security of radioactive materials

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Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

ISSN: 1097-9913

Source: Environment of Care News, Vol.15, Iss.8, 2012-08, pp. : 1-4

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Abstract

How secure are your radioactive materials? Environment of Care (EC) Standard EC.02.02.01, Element of Performance (EP) 6 requires organizations to minimize risks associated with selecting, handling, storing, transporting, using, and disposing of radioactive materials. Maintaining security during all these processes is paramount, and this article provides tips and strategies for doing so.