Personnel Decontamination

• Contaminated clothing should be removed and stored for further evaluation by the Radiation Safety Officer.
• If the spill is on the skin, flush thoroughly with lukewarm water and then wash with a mild soap.
• If contamination remains, induce perspiration by covering the area with plastic.
• Wash the affected area again to remove any contamination that was released by perspiration.

Area Decontamination

• Plan the procedure thoroughly and obtain supplies.
• Provide adequate protection for all personnel.
• Provide safe storage of all radioactive wastes and decontamination supplies.
• Always work toward the center of the contamination.
• Take care not to spread or track contamination to cleaner areas.
• Monitor frequently and thoroughly.
• Cover clean areas with plastic sheets or equivalent.
• Monitor all personnel and materials before permitting their movement to clean areas.