who was responsible for the tester.c. When the tester cannot be recovered, theLRPO shall report the loss to the Radiation MaterialControl Point (RMCP) and the Commander, TACOM,ATTN: AMSTA-CZ. The report shall include: (1) Serialnumber of the lost tester.(2) Circumstances concerning the loss.(3) Action taken to prevent recurrence of testerloss.d. When the tester is recovered, reviseprocedures to prevent recurrence of tester loss.4-31.DAMAGED OR LEAKING TESTERa. When a tester is leaking radiation, or issuspected of leaking, the LRPO shall: (1) Immediatelydiscontinue use of the tester.(2) Wrap the tester in plastic film and seal thepackage with tape.(3) Conspicuously label the package as beingcontaminated with radioactivity.(4) Monitor personnel, equipment, and the areafor contamination. Decontaminate as required.(5) Report that the tester is damaged, or leaking,to both the RMCP and the Commander, TACOM, ATTN:AMSTA-CZ.(6) Dispose of the tester as directed by theNICP, and comply with AR 385-11.(7) Report the completed disposal action to boththe RMCP and the NICP.b. Shutter Failure. When the tester’s sourceshutter fails to close or is damaged, the LRPO shall:(1) Immediately discontinue use of tester. Do TM5-6635-386-12&Pnot attempt to repair the tester.(2) Place tester in shipping case and lock thecase.(3) Place shipping case in an isolated, lockedarea and secure it against unauthorized handling.(4) Report immediately, by telephone, to both theRMCP and Commander, TACOM, AMSTA-CZ, forfurther instructions.4-32. PERSONNEL EXPOSED TO RADIATIONa. Overexposure.(1) The individual(s) shall immediately report tothe medical officer in the event of suspected or actualoverexposure.(2) The individual(s) shall notify the LRPO of thesuspected or actual overdose.b. Skin.(1) An individual’s skin is consideredoverexposed when it monitors at a higher instrumentreading than that of the previously determinedbackground level.(2) The individual shall immediately wash, payingparticular attention to cleaning fingernails, the hair, andcreases in the skin.c. Cuts and Skin Abrasion Thoroughly flush thewound with water when contamination is eithersuspected or confirmed.d. Ingestion.(1) Do not smoke, eat or drink when handling thetester or any other radioactive Item.(2) Immediately inform the medical officer wheningestion of radioactive contamination is suspected.e. Clothing.(1) Immediately remove clothing that monitors4-11
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