Except for minor spills or releases of radioactivity that can be controlled and cleaned by the user, CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AT EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY:
Dan Corti, RSO
Office: No Office Phone
Cell: 406-544-1638
Chuck Emnett, Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Office: 406-243-4504
Cell: 406-370-2870
Zach Scott, Director of Research Compliance
Office: 406-243-4755
Cell: 406-274-7161
University Emergency Hotline: 406-243-4000 (x4000 from campus phone)
Emergency Response Procedures
- If spill or contamination involves injury, administer first aid.
- If spill is on the skin, flush thoroughly, on clothing – discard in radiation waste receptacle.
- If accident involves gases, notify persons to vacate area; shut off hoods and fans if possible, seal area, and post warning.
- Take immediate steps to decontaminate personnel involved.
- Monitor all persons involved in the spill and cleanup.
- Contact the Radiation Safety Officer or other emergency contact listed above at earliest opportunity.
- Permit no person to resume work in the area until a survey has been made and approval of the Radiation Safety Officer or designated official is secured.
- Prepare the Spill Investigation form of the accident for the RSO.