Notify all personnel in the area that a spill occurred.
Cover the spill with absorbent paper to prevent its spread.
Wearing disposable gloves, remove the contaminated absorbent paper. Place in a plastic bag along with your disposable gloves, and dispose of the bag in the appropriate radioactive waste container.
Take wipe tests to determine the extent of the contamination. If contamination is still present, clean the area with an appropriate solvent using a clean hand/dirty hand method and resurvey.
Notify Radiation Safety of the event at 713-500-5840 or visit CYF G.102.
Radiological Major Spill
Clear the area of all persons not involved in the spill, and close the door to the laboratory room.
Prevent the spread of the materials by covering the spill with absorbent pads. DO NOT TRY TO CLEAN UP!
Confine the movement of all personnel potentially contaminated to minimize additional contamination.
During Business Hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Call Radiation Safety at 713-500-5840. During Non-Business: Call UT Police at 713-792-2890 or 911
Contaminated clothing should be removed and stored for further evaluation. If the spill is on the skin, flush thoroughly and wash with mild soap and lukewarm water.
