Does lab equipment require decontamination prior to disposal, repair or servicing?
A. There are strict regulations about the disposal of radioactive material. Equipment for disposal must be surveyed prior to release for disposal by members of the Health Physics Group in Boston, or by EH&S personnel or consultants at the Grafton and Medford Campuses. For equipment which has been used with radioactive material [centrifuges, hoods, pipette man, etc.] and which needs repairs, a survey must be completed prior to allowing service providers to service the equipment. In Boston, contact the Radiation Safety Officer at 617 636-3450 or the Health Physics Group at 617-636-6168. For Medford or Grafton Campuses call Tufts RSO at 617-636-3450.
