Minor Injury and Radioactive Contamination - No Injury with Release, Spill and/or Contamination
Extreme Hazards - high radiation levels (100 mrem/hr or the possibility of airborne contamination from dry or volatile radioactive materials.
- Evacuate the laboratory immediately; close and lock the door and/or stand guard to prevent entrance; during normal working hours, immediately contact Radiation Safety at OEHS and give details of the accident (phone 785-3555).
- During off hours, evacuate laboratory, close and lock the
door, call Campus Police (phone 911 or 432-4400) and give details
of the accident including phone number and await instructions.
The Campus Police will contact Radiation Safety personnel.
Radiation Safety personnel will then contact the individual
and give instructions.
- If you have to leave the area to call Radiation Safety or Campus Police, cover or remove your shoes before leaving the area if you suspect contamination and do not touch anything unnecessarily.
- Hold your breath when possible until leaving the immediate area of possible high airborne concentrations.
Other Hazards
- Accidents involving both radioactive material and infectious agents.
- Deactivate the biohazard and notify OEHS. A Radiation Safety
and Biological Safety representative (785-3555), or during
off hours call Campus Police (phone 911 or 432-4400) and await
instructions.
Fire, Explosions, etc. involving radioactive materials
All personnel in the area should immediately leave the area as an orderly group and go to an area where there is a non-life threatening condition and sound the nearest fire alarm. Once in a safe area, notify the Campus Police (phone 911 or 432-4400) immediately. Notify them of any injured personnel. Do not leave your safe area without first being monitored for radioactive contamination. Call Radiation Safety (785-3555). Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the hazard area.
