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ACCIDENT INVOLVING FIRE

Procedure/Steps

1. Immediately call nearest Fire Department and AELB

2. Make an immediate attempt to extinguish the fire or prevent it from
spreading by means of fire fighting devices available

3. Shut down equipment and stop the work

4. When firemen arrives, Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) or area

supervisor should give advice to fire crew on whereabouts of radioactive

materials and on the proper handling of the materials

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