Appendix B Storage Radioactive/Hazardous Material

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

Radiological Contamination Control Training

for Laboratory Research

Instructor's Guide

APPENDIX B

STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Instructor's Notes

1.0

Containment of Material

Containment generally means using vessels, trays, diaper paper,

bench tops, etc. to contain contamination.

2.0

Segregation and Storage

Segregate incompatibles and store by hazard class.

Recommended general hazard classes for storage are:

1. Caustics (bases).

2. Acids (mineral).

3. Flammables (including organic acids).

4. Poisons (toxics).

5. Oxidizers.

6. Water reactives.

3.0

General Guidelines

1. Keep flammables by themselves in Underwriters Laboratory

(UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) approved safety cans or

cabinets.

2. Keep acids away from bases.

3. Separate organics from inorganics.

4. Store oxidizers away from flammables.

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