Office of Research Services

The Division of Radiation Safety MUST BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY for spills meeting the reporting criteria for radioactive spills and contamination, or for ANY personnel conta​mination incident occurring during or after working hours. ​

​Locations​​​​​​

NIH and NIH Satellite Buildings (Except IRF in Frederick) 

(301) 496-5774 

Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm 

IRF in Frederick

(301) 631-7226, (301) 496-5774, or (​240) 515-5299​

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm 

After hours & weekends/holidays: 

On-campus laboratory emergencies (i.e., fires, radioactive spills, contamination incidents)

• Call 911  

• Ask for Radiation Safety assistance 

Off-campus emergencies (i.e., radiological incidents in satellite buildings) 

• Call 9-911 to reach the local Fire Department 

Clinical emergencies (i.e., patient care or patient specimen guidance)  

• Call Clinical Center (301) 496-1211  

• Ask for Radiation Safety assistance 

For fire or serious injury at any time, dial 9-911 for local emergency services ​