Abstract: Recycling of scrap metal can effectively improve resource utilization and protect the environment. However, due to theexistence of some management problems, a few radioactive sources used in the field of nuclear technology application, or some radioactive contaminated metals also enter the scrap metal recycling sector, through recycled metal products intothe community, threatening public health and environmental safety. The specialinspection work of radiation safety in scrap metal recycling in Guangxi in 2016is introduced. The present situation and existing problems in this regard is analyzed, and the countermeasures and suggestions are then put forward.

Key words: Scrap metal recycling, Radiation safety, Management