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CAUTION AIRBORNE RADIOACTIVITY AREA
Section R. 325.5230 - Container labels

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.5230

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Section R. 325.5230 - Container labels

Rule 230.

(1) Except as provided in subrule (3) of this rule each container of radioactive material shall bear a durable, clearly visible label identifying the radioactive contents.
(2) The label required shall bear the radiation caution symbol and the following words:

CAUTION RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

It shall also provide sufficient information (including as appropriate, radiation levels, kinds of material, estimate of activity, date for which activity is estimated, and the like) to permit individuals handling or using the containers, or working in their vicinity to take precautions to avoid or minimize being exposed.

(3) Notwithstanding subrule (1) of this rule, labeling is not required for the following:
(a) Containers that do not contain radioactive materials in quantities greater than the applicable quantities listed in Rule 271.
(b) Containers that contain only natural uranium or thorium in quantities no greater than 10 times the applicable quantities listed in Rule 271.
(c) Containers that do not contain radioactive materials in concentrations greater than the applicable concentrations listed in column 2, table I, of appendix A in Rules 261 to 269.
(d) Containers that are attended by an individual who takes the precautions necessary to prevent any individual from being exposed to radiation or radioactive materials in excess of the limits established by this part.
(e) Containers that are in transport and packaged and labeled in accordance with regulations published by the United States Department of Transportation.
(f) Containers that are accessible only to individuals authorized to handle or use them (for example, containers in locations such as water-filled canals, storage vaults, or hot cells) or to work in the vicinity thereof, if the contents are identified to such individuals by a readily available written record.
(g) Manufacturing and process equipment such as nuclear reactors, reactor components piping, and tanks.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.5230

1979 AC; 2016 MR 10, Eff. 5/25/2016