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Emergency Procedures

 

1. Establish a control zone having a radius of at least 2 m from the device. Do not enter the area unless absolutely necessary.

2. If you must leave the area have an informed person guard the area in order to prevent entry.

3. Inform local authorities of vehicle contents in case of accident or fire (Fire or Police).

4. Phone Ian Fraser (R.S.O.)
  • work (519) 888­4567 EXT 36268
  • home (519) 884­6354
  • if unavailable UW Police (519) 888­22222

 
5. Contact the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  • Mississauga (416) 821­7760 (normal office hours)
  • Ottawa (613) 995­0479 ( 24 Hr Duty Officer)
6. The C.N.S.C. must be notified with in 24 Hrs. of any accident and they will also provide phone or personal assistance.

Contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy if the radioactive material is likely to have an adverse affect on the environment.
  • Spills Hot Line (800) 268-6060

 
7. If damaged tool or source is located in an occupied area or in the way of vehicles or pedestrians, the device may be moved using a long handled tool (shovel or broom) to a control area as long as the risk to the worker is minimal.

8. If it is necessary to pick up any portion of the damaged unit keep hands at least 15 cm from source and use gloves. Place unit and gloves in a plastic bag and seal.

9. Keep complete set of drawings with the logging source to provide the recovery personnel access to the physical construction of the logging tool in the event of loss down a bore hole.