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ACCIDENT INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION

6. Persons contaminated by radioactive spill should immediately remove clothing

affected and thoroughly wash hands and other contaminated areas of body

7. Injured persons should be attended to immediately. If injured person is found

contaminated, decontamination should be accomplished with the advice of
Medical Officer

8. Assess whether there is internal contamination and estimate the total
exposure of person concern

9. Evaluate personal dosimeter (film badge or TLD)

10. Collect urine or fecal sample if internal contamination is suspected

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