Radiation Use Authorizations in UC Radiation
During 2023, UCSF will be migrating RUAs (Radiation Use Authorizations) from UCSF’s RIO (Research Information Online) application to the UC Safety RSS (Risk and Safety Solutions) Radiation application, or UC Radiation for short. UC Radiation is integrated with other RSS applications currently in use, such as Inspect, UC Chemicals, WASTe, etc.
These applications can be accessed via MyAccess, or via the links below:
UC Safety homepage for the RSS Platform
UC Radiation application
Those with existing RUAs in RIO can find their basic RUA information copied into UC Radiation. Feel free to explore UC Radiation, review your RUA and submit any corrections within the application. We will have town halls later in the spring to review UC Radiation with the campus community, to review questions or concerns arising during the transition, and to demonstrate how radioactive material inventory is managed within the application. EH&S will then assist labs in migrating their radioactive material inventory into UC Radiation, and in determining a “go live” date. The “go live” date will be when the RUAs in RIO are discontinued and the RUAs in UC Radiation become officially active.
Please note- RIO will continue to be used for animal/IACUC protocols, Biological Use Authorizations (BUAs), and Controlled Substances Authorizations (CSAs). EH&S is here for you through this transition, so please feel free to contact your DSA or [email protected] with any questions.
For assistance in using the UC Radiation application, reference the following tutorials:
UC Radiation Researcher/User Tutorial document
UC Radiation Admin Tutorial for DSAs document
China Basin
Nuclear Medicine Department
Lobby 6, Suit 180
185 Berry Street
San Francisco, CA 94017
This location is only for receipt of nuclear medicine isotopes.
CVRI
555 Mission Bay Blvd South
San Francisco, CA 94158
Nuclear Cardiology Department
Suite 122
This location is for nuclear medicine isotopes at CVRI clinics
Mission Bay Hospital
1840 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
M-1321D
This location is for all radioactive materials for Mission Bay Hospital
Mission Bay Campus
600 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Genentech Hall
Room N-121
This location is for sealed sources all radioisotopes for China Basin that are not nuclear medicine. This location also includes research isotopes and campus research at Mission Bay.
*Not accessible to UCSF Health
Mt. Zion Hospital
2340 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94120
Room N-131
This location is for Mt. Zion hospital and Mt. Zion Campus research labs.
Parnassus Campus
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143
Room L-235G
Received isotopes for both Campus Research and UCSF Health
Label Name: Radioisotopes Have Been Removed
Purpose: Used for empty shipping boxes of radioisotopes. May also be used for equipment (such as scintillation counters for disposal/salvage) previously contaminated with radioactive material.
Source: Custom-ordered from http://www.shamrocklabels.com/
Size: 2-1/2”H x 6”W
CUSTOM ORDER - CONTACT VENDOR
Label Name: T1/2 >90 Days Only – Color-coded Waste Label (Orange)
Purpose: Used to label radioactive waste containers of isotopes with greater than 90 days half-life.
Source: EH&S
Size: 5”H x 5”W or 2-3/8”W x 4-3/4”H
Label Name: T1/2 <90 Days Only – Color-coded Waste Label (Yellow
Purpose: Used to label radioactive waste containers of isotopes with less than 90 days half-life.
Source: EH&S
Size: 5”H x 5”W or 2-3/8”W x 4-3/4”H
Label Name: P-32 Only – Color-coded Waste Label (Red)
Purpose: Used to label P-32 waste containers.
Source: EH&S
Size: 5”H x 5”W or 2-3/8”W x 4-3/4”H
Label Name: Caution - Radioactive Materials
Purpose: Used for identifying rooms, work areas and equipment used for radioactive work. Downloadable - print on Avery 5164 (or similar) label sheets using a color printer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Regulations require using a yellow background. This must be printed using a color printer OR use a B&W printer with yellow stock paper.
Source: EH&S
Size: 2-3/8”W x 4-3/4”H
Label Name: Caution - Radioactive Materials (large label)
Purpose: Used for identifying rooms, work areas and equipment used for radioactive work.
Source: Research Products International Corp. Label # 140040
Atlantic Nuclear, Part No. 16A435
Size: 5”W x 6”H
Label Name: Caution- Radioactive Material (small)
Purpose: Used for identifying small items, such as vials, LSC trays, lab containers, jars, packages, and more.
Source: Research Products International, Part No. 140065
Size: 1”H x 1”L
Label Name: Caution- Radioactive Material (Tape)
Purpose: Used for identifying radioactive material use areas (creating “boundaries”) on benchtops, inside fume hoods, etc. Can also be used on equipment and small items.
Source: Research Products International, Part No. 140056
Size: 1”H x 500”L
Label Name: Custodians Do Not Enter
Purpose: Used to label areas restricted to custodian access
Source: EH&S / Self-Print
Size: 1.8"H x 1.8”W
Label Name: Danger-Laser Radiation Class 3B (sign)
Purpose: Used for identifying rooms and work areas where Class 3B Laser Radiation work is conducted. Wording on sign may vary depending on specific equipment used. Contact Laser Safety Officer for details.
Source: Grainger
Size: 14”W x 10”H
Label Name: Danger-Laser Radiation Class 3R (sign)
Purpose: Meets both ANSI Z136 and 535 specifications. Pressure sensitive label with customizable message area. Label adheres to most clean smooth surfaces. For indoor and outdoor use.
Source: Grainger
Size: 3”W x 2”H
Label Name: Danger-Laser Radiation Class 4 (sign)
Purpose: Used for identifying rooms and work areas where Class 4 Laser Radiation work is conducted. Wording on sign may vary depending on specific equipment used. Contact Laser Safety Officer for details.
Source: Laser Safety Industries, product Code 100-70-110
Size: 14”W x 10”H
Label Name: Summary of the UCSF Radiation Safety Manual
Purpose: Posted in conspicuous areas where radioactive materials are used or stored.
Source: EH&S, contact your EH&S Department Safety Advisor
Size: 8-1/2"W x 11”H
Label Name: Notice to Employees
Purpose: Required by California Radiation Control Regulations to be posted in conspicuous areas where employees can observe it on their way to or leaving areas where radioactive material are used or stored. Typically printed on yellow paper to increase visibility, but colored paper is not required. Note: Version date is March 2016. Do not use previous versions.
Source: EH&S, Self-Print
Size: 8-1/2"W x 11”H
Label Name: Hazard Identification Sign
Purpose: Posted at entrance to labs. Customized for each lab and PI, with information regarding authorized protocol(s), hazardous materials, PI and lab contact, and standard and special precautions.
Source: EH&S
Size: 11”W x 17”H
