Radiation Safety
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What should you wear when handling radiation and why?
Gloves, eye protection to reduce the chance of getting radiation materials at skin
What should you use when handling radiation and why?
You should use tongs because it increases the distance between the source and your body so less ionising radiation reaches your body
What should you be careful of when holding a radioactive source and why?
You should NOT point radioactive sources at other people. This means less ionising radiation will reach them
Where should you store radioactive sources and why?
You must store them in a lead-lined container to stop all but the most penetrating radiation
What does contamination mean?
It is when an substance is exposed to radiation for too long and the substance becomes dangerous
What is irradiation?
Being exposed to radiation