What should you do if a nuclear gauge gets tipped over and there is no damage?

In situations where a nuclear gauge has been tipped over, the best course of action is to ensure safety and proper protocol. If there is no damage to the gauge, one key consideration is to evaluate any potential risk to yourself and others around you.

By picking up the gauge and resuming work, you might overlook the importance of notifying appropriate personnel about the event. Instead, alerting your supervisor immediately is crucial, as they need to assess the situation and determine if any additional steps should be taken to ensure continued safety.

Additionally, leaving it on the ground would pose an unnecessary risk; a tipped-over gauge could still create a hazard, and simply relocating it without properly communicating the situation could compromise safety protocols. Counting the number of people in the area, while potentially useful for awareness, does not address the immediate issue of the tipped gauge. Therefore, the emphasis should always be on adhering to safety protocols, which necessitates informing a supervisor for proper handling and guidance. This ensures that any hidden risks associated with the incident are adequately managed.