Emergency Response

In case of a radiation emergency, Radsol, our dedicated radiation safety team, is available to assist with incident response 24/7 on (08) 6117 4095. They are equipped to handle a wide range of radiation emergencies and can provide immediate guidance and support.

In addition, the Radiation Health Unit is readily accessible outside of business hours through the on-call duty officer at (08) 9328 0553 (24-hour paging service).

Radiation incidents include, but are not limited to:

  • Theft or loss of any radioactive substance (irradiating apparatus or electronic)
  • Abnormal or unplanned exposure
  • Release of radioactive substances into the environment
  • Spillages
  • Radiation contamination
  • Unintended emissions
  • Excessive concentrations released
  • Excessive doses

Further information on incident reporting can be found at https://www.radiologicalcouncil.wa.gov.au/incidents

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