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Leaking containers should be placed in a fume hood if it can be done safely.
4.
Handling spills
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STATE the appropriate response to a spill of radioactive material.
One simple method utilized for response to spills is the acronym SWIMS, which
stands for:
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Stop the spill.
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Warn others.
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Isolate the area.
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Minimize exposure.
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Secure the ventilation system. If the spill involves volatile chemical or volatile
or gaseous radionuclides, the ventilation may need to be left on.
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As previously discussed, report the spill to the Radiological Control
Organization.
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