In the event that a person is exposed to an unusual dose of radioactive material or radiation, or there is a major spill of radioactive material, or there is a fire in an area where radioactive material producing devices are present, immediatley do the following:

1. Dial 911 and give the exact location of the incident (building, room number, etc.) and any known details.  Be sure to give your name, office number, and telephone number.
2. Advise all personnel not involved in the spill to vacate the room at once.

3. If the spill has occurred on skin, flush the exposed area with water.
4. If the spill has occurred on clothing, remove outer clothing at once.
5. Close all windows and shut off fans and air conditioners immediately.
6. Vacate the room, but stay nearby in a safe area outside the room until released by an official from Environmental Health and Safety or an emergency responder.

In the event of emergency involving a radiation producing device, proceed with the following:

1. Advise all persons to evacuate the area at once.
2. If possible, turn off the radiation producing device using the power switch.
3. Vacate the room, but stay nearby in a safe area outside the room until released by an official from Environmental Health and Safety or an emergency responder.

For additional information regarding the campus Radiation Safety Program contact the Environmental Health & Safety Office at 607-753-2508 or visit their webpage.