Radioactive Spill

A radioactive spill is the spill of a radioactive material in a lab.

In your eye

Immediately rinse the eyeball and inner surface of eyelid with water for 15 minutes (use faucet or eye wash)
Hold eye open so your eyelids are washed thoroughly
Obtain medical attention
Report incident to PI

Minor

Alert people in immediate area
Notify radiation safety officer
Wear PPE (safety goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, and long-sleeve lab coat)
For liquid spills, place absorbent paper towels over it
For solid spills, place damp towels over it
Use forceps to place used towels in a plastic bag, then dispose of them in a radioactive waste box
Monitor area, hands, and shoes for contamination with an appropriate survey meter or method
Repeat cleanup until contamination is no longer detected

Major

Isolate all potentially contaminated personnel in one area until they have been monitored and confirmed to be free of contamination
Call school radiation safety officer
Close the doors to prevent entrance into the spill area
Have a person knowledgeable of the incident report it
Review the Radiation Safety Manual

Laboratory