Re: Acceptable P-32 monitoring methods

["Deborah P. Steva" <dps3c@watt.seas.virginia.edu>]

Rene

We allow either use of GM or swipes for P-32 surveys.  We
require a weekly lab survey using the GM or wipes and
in addition frequent surveys with the GM before, during 
and after each experiment.
> 
D. Steva
University of Virginia

> I am interested in obtaining an estimate of  the percentage of radiation 
> safety offices that require workers to use portable monitoring instruments 
>  (such as GM counters) while working with P-32 in biological laboratories. 
>   I'm aware that at some institutions swipes are accepted as an alternative 
>  means for detecting P-32 contamination.
> 
> Please, let me know if portable monitoring instruments are the only method 
> accepted for P-32 monitoring at your institution, or
> if either portable monitoring instruments or LSC swipes are accepted.
>