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5.10 Radioactive substances

Handling radioactive substances

Work involving radioactive substances and X-ray equipment requires special permission from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten, SSM). Individuals considering the use of radioactive materials should contact the University radiation safety physicist for guidance on regulations related to procurement, handling, and disposal. Lund University’s radiation safety physicist will assist with the necessary documentation and local permits.

Clearly label all radioactive materials, vessels in which they are used, and the work area itself as a radioactive material use area.

PictogramWhat shall be marked 
Shapes around a point in a yellow triangle. Pictogram.
Radioactive material shall be marked with this label, and it shall state the radioisotope present and quantity of
radioactivity at the date marked.
Shapes around a point in a yellow triangle. Pictogram.
Cupboards and rooms containing radioactive material shall be marked with this sign.
Protected area, with a symbol for radioactivity. Sign
Supervised areas shall be marked with this specifying that they are under supervision along with information about the type of radiation source present.
Warning for ionizing radiation. Sign.
Areas and rooms where ionizing radiation is present shall
be marked with this sign.
Last updated: 13 Jan 2025 | information [at] kc [dot] lu [dot] se