NAC459.357. Precautionary procedures: Requirements for labeling containers and radiation machines.

Except as otherwise provided in NAC 459.3575:

     1. Each licensee shall ensure that each container of licensed radioactive material bears a durable, clearly visible label bearing the radiation symbol and the words “CAUTION, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL” or “DANGER, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.” The label must provide information to permit persons handling or using the container, or working in the vicinity of the container, to take precautions to avoid or minimize exposures. The information on the label may include, but is not limited to:

     (a) The radionuclides present;

     (b) An estimate of the quantity of radioactivity;

     (c) The date for which the activity is estimated;

     (d) The levels of radiation;

     (e) The kinds of radioactive materials present; and

     (f) The mass enrichment.

     2. Each licensee shall, before the removal or disposal of empty uncontaminated containers in unrestricted areas, remove or deface the label required pursuant to subsection 1, or otherwise clearly indicate that the container no longer contains radioactive material.

     3. Each registrant shall ensure that each radiation machine is labeled in a conspicuous manner which cautions persons that radiation is produced when the machine is energized.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-18-94)