Radiation Safety Emergency Procedures and Contacts
Radiation Safety Emergency Contacts
In case of an emergency, dial 911.
| Unit | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | After 5 p.m. |
| Radiation Safety Office | 540-231-5364 | 911
|
| Hazardous Material Safety | 540-231-3600 | 911
|
Virginia Tech Police
|
911 |
911 |
| Virginia Tech Rescue Squad | 911 |
911 |
Fire
|
911 | 911 |
NON-BLACKSBURG CAMPUS SITES SHOULD USE 911 FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Note: Non-emergency number for Virginia Tech Police is 540-382-4343.
Personnel Protection Always Takes Priority
Non-reportable spills:
- Notify colleagues.
- Prevent the spread.
- Clean up.
- Survey.
- Call the radiation safety officer for assistance at 540-231-5364.
Reportable minor spills:
- Notify colleagues.
- Prevent the spread.
- Clean up.
- Survey.
- Report to the radiation safety officer at 540-231-5364.
Reportable major spills:
- Clear the area.
- Prevent the spread.
- Shield the source.
- Close the room.
- Report to the radiation safety offier at 540-231-5364.
- Personnel decontamination.
Radioactive Materials Online Program and Training
Contact Information - In An Emergency, Dial 911
Donald Conner, Radiation Safety Officer
Phone: 540-231-5364
Email: dcon@vt.edu
Cynthia Strader, Assistant Radiation Safety Officer
Phone: 540-231-2699
Email: cynth@vt.edu