
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