Problems involving radioactive materials, such as spills or personal contamination, do not typically create emergencies. Generally, such incidents can be readily handled with laboratory or other University resources instead of calling non-University emergency responders. A situation involving radioactive materials is only an emergency if it also involves fire, explosion, or serious injury.
For an emergency (Remember that an emergency only exists if there’s fire, explosion or the risk of serious injury)
- Call Campus Safety and Security first. Call 911 from a campus phone
- During normal working hours, also call Radiation Safety Office at 334-844-6238
- Also contact any Laboratory or Departmental Emergency contacts listed on the Emergency Information poster found on or near the entrance to the laboratory
