ISO 19461-2:2022 PDF Download

Guidelines for the treatment of solid biological radioactive waste in nuclear medicine facilities are provided by ISO 19461-2:2022. The standard covers the complete waste lifecycle, from generation to clearing and disposal at the end.

The standard is focused on solid waste, including used and extra radionuclide solutions that are found in vials, tubes, or syringes, even if liquid and gaseous wastes are not covered by its scope. This makes it applicable to nuclear medicine facilities that handle radioactive waste and in vivo medical applications of radionuclides.

The standard provides a thorough method for creating a successful program for the management of radioactive waste. It provides crucial details on the primary radionuclides employed in nuclear medicine facilities, their physical properties, and instructions on how to collect, package, label, and sort waste. Additionally covered by the standard are radioactivity surveys, storage of decay products, clearance levels, transportation (if necessary), and final disposal or discharge. It may also be used by regulatory organizations as guidance.