Page 746 - Radiation Safety

vi. Persons contaminated by the radioactive spill should immediately remove

clothing affected and thoroughly wash the hands and other contaminated

areas of the body

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

found to be contaminated, decontamination should be accomplished with
the advise of a Medical Officer as additional procedures are necessary if

there are open wounds or injuries.

ix. Evaluate personal dosimeters

x. Determine the contaminating radioactive material

xi. Personnel designated for decontamination work should then enter the

areas concerned with appropriate protective clothing and equipment

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