Radiation

Currently, radiation is not in use at the University of Minnesota Rochester

In case of a radioactive material spill, do not panic. Proceed with the following:

• Notify all laboratory personnel of the spill.
• Restrict access to spill area.
• Instruct personnel to wait in a clean/safe place within the lab, and not to leave the room until they are surveyed for contamination by a representative from Environmental Health and Safety.
• Have someone call from a lab phone and report the incident.
  • Premier Security: (507) 281-4952
  • After hours: 911
  • EHS Office: 612-626-6002

University of Minnesota Rochester campus contacts

• Peter L. Larsen, (507) 258-8024
• Andy R. Yue (507) 258-8015
• Will Simmons (507) 258-8423
• Gail M. Sauter (507) 258-8009

Put on clean gloves and use GM instrument to self-survey personal clothing and skin surfaces.

Remove all contaminated clothing and place in a bag or on a pad.

If contaminated, begin washing skin with mild soap and water.

Do not attempt to clean up a radioisotope spill! Wait until Environmental Health and Safety representatives arrive.

It is important to prevent the spread of contamination.

NEVER ENDANGER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

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