PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

GLOVE

Wearing glove when working with open radioactive sources.
Frequently check during the experiment to detect small punctures that may have developed, especially at the fingertips.
Minimum two of pairs of gloves is recommended when handling iodine, with the outer pair being changed frequently.

Lab Coats
Worn when working with radioactive materials.
Button completely, with sleeves rolled down fully and the cuffs sealed with gloves.

Clothing

Long pants is wearing to provide splash protection for the lower legs.
Avoid wearing rings in open sources as contamination can become trapped under the band.

Shoes

cover the whole foot
Do not use sandals or thongs which they do not provide adequate coverage in the event of a spill and from falling objects.
Eye protection
Always wearing safety glasses, goggles or face guards so that any material hazard do not splashing in the eyes.
wear glasses is also good practice as shielding when working with high energy beta emitters to reduce the external radiation dose to the eyes.
Remote handling devices
For example forceps or tongs must be used when handling stock solution vials or other sources that produce a significant radiation field.
A glove box should be used when working with dry radioactive powders.