Emergency Procedures
If the nuclear gauge is lost or stolen, then immediately notify the
gauge owner. The gauge owner should complete the emergency
contact information on the lines furnished below. This
information should be readily available to the gauge operator at
all times.
If a gauge is damaged, then follow the steps below:
1. Locate the gauge and/or sources.
2. Do not touch or move the gauge.
3. Immediately rope off an area around the nuclear gauge
and/or sources. A radius of 6 ft. (2 m) is sufficient. Do not
leave the area unattended.
4. Keep all unauthorized personnel from the nuclear gauge.
5. The gauge user should perform a visual inspection of the
nuclear gauge to determine if the source housing or
shielding has been damaged.
6. Contact the gauge owner (name and number given at the
beginning of this section). Provide the gauge owner with the
following:
The date, time, and location of the accident
The gauge model and serial number
The nature of the accident
The location and condition of the gauge and/or source
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