Packaging and confinement of radioactive waste

Radioactive waste arising from the operation of research reactors should be packaged to provide an appropriate degree of confinement, to minimize the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides and to Umit the external dose rate associated with the package. 

The potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides in radioactive waste should be minimized and the external dose rate should be limited by adopting suitable measures, such as  

Providing appropriate areas and facilities for waste handling and 

Following appropriate documented procedures for the segregation, treatment and packaging of radioactive waste, on the basis of the physical and chemical form and the pyrophoric nature of the radionuclide, and the method of storage and/or disposal  

Applying documented procedures to ensure that containers are clearly labelled with the radiation warning sign, a description of the radioactive contents (i.e. the radionuclide and the form of the waste), the activity when packaged, the date of packaging and the name of the person who is to be contacted for further information or in the event of an abnormal occurrence  

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