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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES INVOLVING FIRE

Action to be taken by radiographer/operator

1. Immediately vacate the area of any personnel

2. Switch off ventilation system and electricity supply to the affected area.
3. Fight the fire using any readily available fire fighting equipment. Request the assistance of in-

house fire fighting team

4. If fire cannot be put out, inform the RPO/RPS for further action

Action to be taken by RPS/RPO

1. Classify the emergency into Level 1 or Level 2.
2. In case of Level 2, request for an assistance from outside support groups especially the Fire

Department

3. When firemen arrives, give advice to fire crew on whereabouts of RAM and on the proper
handling of the materials

4. Erect barriers around the site and prevent access to them

5. Notify AELB in 24 hours
6. Prepare report of the accident to be submitted to the AELB in 30 days