Spill Procedure

Laboratory Spill Procedure

The radiation worker responsible for a spill is also responsible for decontamination.  Environmental Services is not authorized to clean radioactive spills.  It is the responsibility of individuals who work with radioactive materials to have a basic understanding of decontamination principles.  Emergency procedures shall be posted in all radioactive material laboratories.

  1. Stop work.
  2. Warn others.
  3. Isolate the spill.
  4. Keep potentially contaminated personnel nearby for follow-up.
  5. Keep uninvolved people out of area until cleanup or appropriate measures are completed.
  6. Call the Radiation Safety Office for assistance.
  1. Stop work.
  2. Warn others.
  3. Isolate the spill.
  4. Keep uninvolved people out of area until cleanup is complete.
  5. Complete decontamination,
  6. Document the contamination level post-cleanup.
  7. Notify the Radiation Safety Office. (706) 721-9826 (after hours number: (706) 664-8607)
  1. Supervise cleanup or restriction of area until emergency no longer exists.
  2. Verify that the area is decontaminated.
  3. Follow-up on potentially contaminated personnel.
  4. Notify regulatory agencies if necessary.


Contact Us

  Health Science Campus (CI-1001)
  1405 Goss Lane, Augusta, GA 30912-7520
  706-721-2663      706-721-9844
  EMERGENCY: 706-721-2911

Note: In the case of a serious injury or life threatening emergency, seek immediate medical attention.