Spreading of radiation beyond the spill area can easily occur by the movement of personnel involved in the spill or cleanup effort . Prevent spread by confining movement of personnel until they have been monitored and found free of contamination. A minor radiation spill is one that the laboratory staff is capable of handling safely without the assistance of safety and emergency personnel. All other radiation spills are considered to be major. Wear protective equipment, including safety goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, and long-sleeve lab coat. Place absorbent paper towels over liquid spill. Place towels dampened with water over spills of solid materials. Using forceps, place towels in plastic bag. Dispose in radioactive waste box. Monitor area, hands, and shoes for contamination with an appropriate survey meter or method. Repeat cleanup until contamination is no longer detected. remove them from exposure Alert people in the laboratory to evacuate. Have potentially contaminated personnel stay in one area until they have been monitored and shown to be free of contamination. Call SRSO. Close doors and prevent entrance into affected area. Have person knowledgeable of incident and laboratory assist emergency personnel. Contact with person Emergency Action Clothing on fire Roll person around on floor to smother flame, or drench with water if safety shower is immediately available. Obtain medical attention, if necessary. Report incident to supervisor. Radioactive spill on body Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse exposed area thoroughly with water. Obtain medical attention, if necessary. Report incident to supervisor and School Radiation Safety Officer. Chemical spill on body Flood exposed area with running water from faucet or safety shower for at least 5 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing at once. Make sure chemical has not accumulated in shoes. Obtain medical attention, if necessary. Report incident to supervisor. Biological spill on body Remove contaminated clothing. Vigorously wash exposed area with soap and water for 1 minute. Obtain medical attention, if necessary. Report incident to supervisor. Hazardous material splashed in eye Immediately rinse eyeball and inner surface of eyelid with water continuously for 15 minutes. Forcibly hold eye open to ensure effective wash behind eyelids. Obtain medical attention. Report incident to supervisor. Minor cuts and puncture wounds Vigorously wash injury with soap and water for several minutes. Obtain medical attention. Report incident to supervisor.
Are you aware where you can access it? Current version can be found at: Does the lab maintain written procedures: SWPs (Safe Work Procedure) RAs (Risk Assessment) SOPs (Safe Operating Procedure) Is area tidy, clean and well kept? No obstructions to cupboards, fumehoods, on sinks, in fridge. Are walkways and doorways free of obstructions and well lit Are all hazards and incidents reported (through the UWA hazard/incident reporting system) and investigated? Are hazardous areas clearly recognisable? Are after hours contact numbers for responsible occupants displayed? Do people comply with the working in isolation policy eg after-hours/ weekends? If work has to be left unattended, for example: overnight, is all apparatus well-labelled and door labelling carried out? Emergency Procedures