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Lesson Plan
Instructor's Notes
Avoiding unstable (top heavy) containers or
arrangements.
Using secondary containment for liquids.
3. Leaking containers
Report all suspected leaks immediately to the
Radiological Control Organization.
If the material is highly toxic, evacuate everyone
from the area.
Leaking containers should be placed in a fume hood
if it can be done safely
.
EO9: STATE the appropriate
4. Handling spills
response to a spill of
radioactive material.
One simple method utilized for response to spills is the
acronym SWIMS, which stands for:
Discuss and demonstrate
Stop the spill.
facility/room-specific
response to a spill.
Warn others.
Isolate the area.
Minimize exposure.
Secure the ventilation system. If the spill involves
volatile chemical or volatile or gaseous
radionuclides, the ventilation may need to be left on.
Add facility-specific information.
As previously discussed, report the spill to the
Radiological Control Organization.
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