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In some BSC work, radioisotopes solutions are used. These solutions could give off radioactive vapors which would pose a Beta and even Gamma radiation hazard. Since a HEPA filter will not stop vapors, it is expected that the radiation will leave the BSC and exit the building. Prior to accessing and changing a HEPA filter, it is good practice to have a health physicist assess and document that the BSC is free of radiation hazards or to supervise any safety measures required by a radiation hazard if it exists. The HEPA filter itself would be decontaminated as biological and\/or chemical waste (see the other sections), prior to removal and be disposed of a non-hazardous waste unless otherwise regulated. If the HEPA filters did contain radioactive waste, the health physicist would advise on proper disposal procedures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq_groups":[8],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewistestingservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faqs\/123"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewistestingservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faqs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewistestingservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/faq"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lewistestingservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"faq-group","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lewistestingservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq_groups?post=123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}