Millicurie limit guidelines for major and minor radioactive spills. I-131 - 1mCi In-111 - 10 mCi F-18 - 10 mCi I-123 - 10 mCi Ga-67 - 100 mCi Th-201 - 100 mCi Tc-99m - 100 mCi Minor Spill: • Notify - those in the area • Prevent spread - Absorbent paper • Clean up - Use gloves and protective clothing • Bag absorbent paper, gloves, contaminated disposable • Label "caution radioactive material" • Survey in and around the area, also hands, shoes, clothing • Report to RSO Major Spill: • Clear area • Prevent (absorbent paper and label it) spread but DONT CLEAN • Shield — only if safely possible • Close the room/secure the area • Call for help • Personnel decontamination • RSO will supervise clean • RSO will document Dr. Archana Sachedina @DrASachedinaMD #Millicurie #limits #guidelines #radioactive #spills #major #minor #ms #management #nuclear
