RADIOLOGICAL SPILLS

NOTIFY THE RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) AT 5-4226 OR 340-4419.

If an immediate fire hazard exists, or if immediate medical assistance is required, CALL 911. While waiting on Emergency Response notify Radiation Safety Officer at 5-4226 or 340-4419.

Remember SWIMS:

• Stop the spill if is a small/moderate amount.
• Warn others---yell or call out, do not track materials out of the room.
• Isolate the area, and warn others to stay away from the spill.
• Minimize your exposure:

  If spill is on clothing, remove clothing, flush contaminated skin with lukewarm water and survey. CALL THE RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER AT 5-4226 OR 340-4419 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.If radioactive dusts and mists are present or suspected, LEAVE THE AREA AND CALL THE RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER AT 5-4226 OR 340-4419.

• Survey the area of the spill for possible contamination, ENSURE THE SPILL IS UNDER CONTROL.

IF YOU CANNOT REACH THE RSO OR RMS, CALL 911 AFTER HOURS.

The time to become familiar with emergency procedures is BEFORE an emergency situation occurs.