Emergency Preparedness

Appendix H.13 – RADIOACTIVE

Kern Medical Emergency Preparedness

safety or environment:  Alert people in immediate area of spill.

 Attend to any persons that may have been contaminated. Contaminated clothing must be removed immediately and appropriate first aid applied  DIAL 5# and Report “Code Orange” in “LOCATION”.  HAZMAT Team Members will Respond  Haz - Waste Spill Carts will be retrieved from Staging areas  Once in area of spill, Appropriate spill control methods and materials to be used to contain and absorb the spill according to procedures obtained from SDS or Emergency Response Book  Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed (safety goggles, gloves, etc.).  Avoid breathing vapors from spill. Increase area ventilation by opening windows and turning on any hoods in the room.  Confine spill to small area with absorbent materials. Try to prevent spill from entering waterways or floor drains.  For inorganic acids and bases, use appropriate spill kit to neutralize and absorb. For other chemicals, use appropriate kit or contain spill with absorbent pigs or socks, vermiculite, dry sand, diatomaceous earth (i.e. plain kitty litter), or paper towels.  Collect spill residue, place in container, label the container, and Remove to Secure Hazardous Area #4 (Site Map)  Clean spill area with approved cleaners or as directed in the SDS.  Fill out Hazardous Spill Report Form and ensure re-stock and reset of used product(s) from Spill Cart.  Evacuate and immediately call 5#. If possible, provide the following information:  Your name and phone number;  Identity and amount of spilled material;  Location of spill (building, room, location in room);  Time of spill  Whether anyone in the area is having symptoms that may require medical help.

 Major Spill  In the event of a major spill of hazardous material:

* In case of personal contamination, remove affected clothing and flush contaminated skin with water for at least fifteen minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.  Alert people in the surrounding area to evacuate.  If you can do so without placing yourself or others at risk, turn off

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