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• <br />PROCEDURE WW-1 <br />APPENDIX B <br />RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (continued) -- <br />Page 7of9 <br />03/09/08 <br />Spill - Fire <br />PPE: Protective clothing appropriate to the most immediate health hazard; self-contained breathing <br />apparatus (alternately air-purifying respirator with at least HEPA cartridges for very small fires that can <br />be quickly knocked down); eye-protection; rubber gloves and boots. <br />Note: Focus response on the most hazardous situation and material first. <br />Radioactive Materials Response: <br />¦ Evaluate situation. <br />¦ Secure area. <br />¦ Respond to fire and most immediately. hazardous material present (see other Guidelines). <br />¦ Direct extinguishing agent in a manner to avoid splashing spilled material. <br />¦ Keep area well ventilated. Watch for airborne radioactive materials in smoke: <br />¦ Contain materials and runoff. Dam -and dike at a safe distance to control runoff. <br />¦ Route collected runoff to the Untreated. Water Storage Tank, if possible. <br />Perform overhaul. <br />• <br />Radioactive Materials Remediation: <br />¦ Evaluate situation. <br />Certify fire as extinguished. <br />¦ Absorb spilled materials, if possible, with earth or other suitable material. <br />¦ Transport contaminated soils to the Whirlwind Waste Dump storage area for temporary.storage until <br />a permanent disposal site is determined. <br />0