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Laboratory Accident 30

Source or Dominant radiological Hazard
Condition Main actions
package type hazard level

External exposure 1. Isolate the spill area.
Spill* Any Surface contamination Low 2. Call the Radiological Assessor.

Inhalation 3. Monitor and decontaminate person(s).
4. Clean up the area as required.

1. Isolate laboratory.

2. Shut off the ventilation but leave fume cupboard on.
External exposure 3. Call the Radiological Assessor.
Major spill Any Surface contamination Medium 4. Identify and segregate potentially contaminated person(s).

Inhalation to high 5. Survey area and monitor involved personnel.

6. Decontaminate person(s).

7. Clean up the area as required.

1. Treat as conventional hazard.

2. Wear respiratory protection.

3. Isolate the laboratory or the facility.
External exposure 4. Call the Radiological Assessor.
Fire or explosion Any Surface contamination High 5. Identify and segregate potentially exposed or contaminated person(s).

Inhalation 6. Notify hospital if contaminated injury.

7. Survey and recover the source(s).
8. Decontaminate person(s).

9. Clean up the area as required.
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