• Skip to main content
  • Skip to navigation
  • Accessibility
  • Contact Us
Government of Western Australia Crest
Government of Western Australia
Government of Western Australia Crest

Additional Menu

  • Accessibility
  • Contact us
Go to WA Government search
  • About us
    • Contact Us
    • Annual Reports
    • COVID-19 Information
  • Registrations
    • Common Requirements
      • Facility Design
      • Compliance Testing
    • Specific Requirements
    • Closure and Decommissioning
  • Licences
    • Licence Prerequisites
    • Recognised Courses
    • Mutual Recognition
    • List of Licence Holders
  • Forms
  • Incidents
  • More
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. 2023
  4. 01
  5. 31
  6. Missing Radioactive Source

Missing Radioactive Source

Missing Radioactive Source

A small silver capsule is placed next to a 10c coin to compare the sizes.
31/01/2023

UPDATE: As of 1 February 2023 the capsule has been found and safely recovered. Further information relating to safety concerns about the capsule is available in two fact sheets. Safety concerns regarding the missing radioactive capsule and Safety of radiation facilities in residential areas.

 

On 25 January a capsule containing a radioactive source was reported missing. The capsule is small (6mm diameter and 8mm tall), round and silver. It contains a quantity of radioactive Caesium-137.

The capsule was transported between a mine site north of Newman and the north-eastern parts of Perth between 12-16 January. 

Department of Fire and Emergency Services are coordinating the search. 

WHAT TO DO

If you see something that could be this material:

  • Stay at least 5 metres away from it.
  • Do not touch it.
  • Do not put it in a bag.
  • Do not put it in your car.
  • Report it immediately by calling 13 DFES (13 33 37).

 

Stay up to date with the latest information and advice by checking Emergency WA, listening to ABC radio broadcasts, following DFES on social media or calling 13 DFES.

Last Updated: 16/02/2023

Footer menu

  • wa.gov.au
  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us

Brought to you by the Department of Health, Western Australia

© Government of Western Australia 2018 to