In order to effectively enhance our university's emergency response capabilities in dealing with sudden radiation incidents in laboratories and strengthen the laboratory safety awareness of both faculty and students, the Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Drug Laboratory of the School of Biomedical Engineering successfully conducted an emergency drill for sudden radiation incidents on the afternoon of September 3, 2024.
This drill was organized and implemented by the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department and the School of Biomedical Engineering of ShanghaiTech University, with the leading guidance of the Environmental Management Affairs Center of the Pudong New Area Ecological Environment Bureau (Pudong New Area Radiation Environment Supervision Station). The Public Security Detachment of Pudong New Area Branch of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau and the Ecological Environment Enforcement Detachment of Pudong New Area Urban Management and Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau participated in the drill through collaboration. Additionally, colleagues from the Clinical Medical Center and the School of Life Sciences observed the drill activities.
According to the drill scenario, a student accidentally overturned a vial containing the radioactive agent F-18 during an experiment, resulting in contamination of the laboratory bench and floor. Upon the occurrence of the incident, the laboratory safety supervisor and safety officers immediately organized the evacuation of other personnel in the room and initiated the radiation safety accident emergency response plan. The drill comprehensively covered various procedures, including evacuation protocols, reporting procedures, contamination cleanup, and post-incident evaluation, all of which were carried out in an orderly manner in accordance with the ShanghaiTech University Emergency Response Plan for Sudden Radiation Accidents and the Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Drug Laboratory Emergency Response Plan. Mr. Luo Zonghua, the head of the Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Drug Laboratory, addressed the participants and explained the key points and precautions during the drill. The participants observed the entire process attentively.
This drill not only improved ShanghaiTech University's response and handling capabilities in the event of sudden radiation accidents in laboratories but also demonstrated the school's efficient coordination with government regulatory authorities in dealing with emergencies. The university will continue to strengthen and improve radiation safety management to ensure the safety of the campus environment and the health of its faculty and students.
