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Initial Actions at the Event Scene by Level 2 Responder

On arrival at the scene of the incident, the level 2 Responder will:

1. Advise the level 2 Responding site of arrival as soon as practicable
2. Notify the emergency services officer who is leading the emergency response (usually fire officer if a fire/accident has occurred, police officer if no fire has occurred)
3. Take part in multi-agency meetings providing technical (radiological) advice/support
4. Arrange for controlled access and egress from the vicinity of event. A cordon may have been established by emergency services (approx. 45m)
5. Consider need to increase/reduce size of cordon
6. Measure the radiation dose rates in the vicinity of the package(s), examine the package(s) for leakage and check for local contamination. Air sample surveys, particularly in the area downwind of the package, may be necessary to assist in establishing whether or not an inhalation hazard exists
7. Limit the spread of contamination and institute decontamination measures, including the monitoring of other personnel involved in the incident, as required
8. Give frequent situation reports to the level 2 responding site, consignment owner, and to the officers in charge of the Emergency Services at the scene
9. Liaise with additional health physics support teams who may be called out

Note: For a protracted incident:

Shift support from other RADSAFE participating organisations may need to be considered. Communications may be established through a police control centre