Emergency Procedures (EO5) - hdbk1131-98reaffirm0099

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General Employee Radiological Training

Student's Guide

F. Emergency Procedures (EO5)

In the unlikely event that a radiological incident occurs, it is important for

each employee to know the emergency procedures.

1. Abnormal Conditions

If you discover radioactive material that is not where it belongs, (e.g.,

discarded in a clean trash receptacle, outside of radiological areas, or

loose outside or in a building corridor), you should take the following

actions:

1) Do not touch or handle the material.

2) Warn other personnel not to approach the area.

3) Guard the area, moving a safe distance, (see following ALARA

Section) and have someone immediately notify Radiological Control

personnel.

4) Await Radiological Control personnel.

These actions are taken to minimize exposure to radiation and potential

contamination of yourself and others.

2. Facility Alarms

(Insert facility specific information)