MDH Compliance and Enforcement Policy

The following is a list of Compliance Requirements provided by the Department of Radiation Safety. If any violation results in MDH or other regulatory fines, the permit holder, responsible persons and/or departments will be assessed the monetary penalties levied against the University's licenses and permits.

Permit holders are required to submit accurate and complete periodic reports to DRS within 15 days of the end of each calendar period.

Permit holders are required to submit renewal application prior to the expiration of their current permit.

Food and beverages, food and beverage containers, cosmetic application and mouth pipetting are prohibited in radioactive material laboratories.

Permit holders are required to purchase, transfer and receive all radioactive material through the DRS purchasing program. This includes the receipt of radioactive material from vendors, government agencies, other permit holders, or other institutions.

Permit holders are responsible for the secure storage and proper disposal of radioactive materials through the DRS waste management program.

Permit holders are responsible for initial training of all staff and ensuring annual refresher training is completed.

Permit holders are required to notify the DRS when they are to discontinue use of radioactive material. Also, the DRS must be contacted before laboratories can be removed from permit (closeout).

Personnel are required to report for bioassay tests as deemed necessary by DRS.

Personnel are required to respond to radiation dose investigations conducted by the DRS.

Personnel are required to return all dosimeters to the DRS for processing.