Emergency Preparedness

Appendix H.13 – RADIOACTIVE

Kern Medical Emergency Preparedness

it to aw gel to assist in disposal. Caution: ChemSorb gel is extremely slippery when wet. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale.  Detach scoop from scraper and use both to pick up the chemosorb gel. Place contaminated gel in the blue bag. If there is any broken glass, use the scoop to place it in a ChemoSafety Sharps Container.  Use spill towels, detergent and water to pick up any remaining gel. Place towels in the blue bag.  Remove respirator mask, safety glasses, shoe coverings, ChemoPlus Gown and the outer pair of gloves. Discard into the blue bag.  Wearing only the inner gloves close the bag and place it in the Chemo Waste bag. Remove inner gloves and place in the Chemo Waste bag. Close bag with tie wrap.  Dispose of the Chemo Waste bag in a chemotherapy waste container. Solvent Spill Clean Up  Secure the area - Make sure that no patients, visitors or unprotected employees enter the area.  Get the Baker Solvent SAF-T-SPILL kit found on the Hazardous materials spill cart. This kit contains all necessary supplies to clean the spill.  Open remove and lay out contents.  Put on supplied safety glasses and gloves.  Circle the spill with SOLUSORB Acid Neutralizer. Fill in the circle to cover the entire spill. Thoroughly mix the adsorbent and solvent until forming a dry, granular material.  Scoop up the mixture and transfer to the waste bag.  Use the sponge provided to wipe up the area. Dispose of the sponge in the waste bag.  Put waste bags in a container in the waste chemical storage area for chemical waste disposal. Disposal of Radioactive Material- • All radioactive waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation or returned to the vendor. The following guidelines will assist in providing effective methods of safely managing the disposal of radioactive materials and waste:  Low-level radioactive waste is either held for decay to below background, then disposed as appropriate to the other hazards of the materials, or removed by licensed radioactive waste contractors. This type of waste is the responsibility of the Radiation Safety Officer, who maintains the license and all records of waste disposal. A log book or manifest will be

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