RAM Security

["Kenneth W. Price" <75301.361@compuserve.com>]

We have a security enforcement program in place which does not consider the
quantity in the research labs.   I can envision an "on" again "off" again
secruity program and investigators stating that they had less than App. C
qunatities in their areas when we cite them for security.  In an active
research environment it seems impossible to do anything other than require
that "all radioactive materials" be secured from unauthorized access.  Our
program has worked well and it is very unusual to find a research lab
unsecured.  In the beginning, we had near 15% of the labs being cited for
security violations.  It is now below 1% and very often 0%.  Please, no
comments about natural radioactivity in the glassware or K-40 in each lab
worker's body.  We all know what the intent of the law is, and in the
current regulatory environment, we have no choice.  

Kenneth Price, MPH, CHP
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Ct
75301.361@compuserve.com