Major Radiation and Biohazard Spill
- Activate break-glass alarm and evacuate the immediate area.
- Notify Security on 333 or the 9905 3333.
⚠ Isolate the hazard — Restrict access to contaminated area with a barricade and signage.
If safe to do so:
Treat serious injury
This over-rides the need to decontaminate (This is determined by the First Aider).
Remove Contaminated Clothing
Use shower if necessary to decontaminate yourself.
Notify
Your local Safety Officer and/or Radiation Safety Officer and Security must be notified immediately
Notify Monash University's OHS Radiation Protection Officer if applicable.
Notify Monash University's OHS Radiation Protection Officer if applicable.
Evacuate
Follow evacuation procedures if required.
Clean Up
Cleanup MUST be done AFTER a discussion with the Safety Officer or Radiation Protection Officer/local Radiation Safety Officer to determine best clean up strategy.