4-28. RECORDS

TM 5-6635-386-12&P was obtained, wrap the sealed swab in several layers of aluminum, lead or other metallic foil, and place it in a small cardboard box. Make sure the box is closed. 0. Monitor the cardboard box for surface radiation. The reading must be below 0.4 mre/hr before the swab can be mailed to the analysis laboratory. Add additional wrappings of foil to reduce surface radiation below 0.4 mrem/hr. (1) In the US, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Korea, mail swabs to: Chief US Army Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Center ATTN: AMXTM-S-LR-DN Lexington, KY 40511-5102 (2) USAREUR units will forward swabs to: Radiac ACL, Pirmasens, 524th Maintenance (TMDE) Co., APO NY 09138-4628. (3) Other tester users shall forward swabs to laboratories indicated in procedures established by the area commander. 4-28. RECORDS a. Record the data of laboratory test results in a permanent file. b. Units in the US and Puerto Rico that do not receive wipe test kits from the wipe test kit service shall mail a copy of the laboratory test results to: Commander US Army Tank-Automotive Command ATTN: AMSTA-CZ (Safety Office) Warren, MI 48397-5000 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4-29. LEAKS, LOSS OR TESTER DAMAGE (FIRE AND EXPLOSION) a. To become qualified, all tester users must have had previous training in procedures for handling emergencies that could occur during transportation of the tester. b. Personnel responsible for storage facilities must have had previous training in procedures to be followed during emergencies that could occur when the tester is in storage. (1) Panic must be averted during emergencies. (2) The first person to discover a radiological incident on a military installation must immediately notify the installation’s RPO and Commander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ. c. When a tester is exposed to or damaged by fire or explosion, personnel who have been trained in emergency procedures shall perform the following duties, in the order given. (1) Notify all personnel who are not directly involved in the emergency to clear the area. (2) Notify fire fighting and other emergency personnel of the situation. (3) When a radiological hazard is not immediately imminent, attempt to extinguish fires with firstaid type extinguishers. Try to prevent water or firefighting chemicals from coming into contact with radioactive sources. (4) Notify the LRPO of the situation. d. After the emergency, the LRPC shall: (1) Monitor all personnel who were in the emergency area. (2) Monitor all personnel who were involved in combating the emergency. (3) Monitor the area and determine those protective measures that are necessary for the removal of radiation hazards. 4-30. PHYSICAL LOSS OF TESTER. When a tester is lost, the LRPO shall attempt to recover the tester by: a. Making a physical search for the tester. b. Reviewing records to determine the individual 4-10