WoRKinG PraCtICeS WhEn UsInG RaDIaOaCtiVe IsOtOpES

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES

• Planning experiments is important as it can avoid direct contact to the radioactive exposure.
• Wear protective clothing such as laboratory coat, safety glasses and close-toed shoes.
• Label containers and equipments should be clearly labelled with labelling tape , for the handling of radioisotopes
• Do not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, or touch exposed areas of skin while working in a room where radioisotopes are handled.
• Benchcoat and trays are used to confine spills and reduce the spread of potential contamination.
• Vacuum line traps are used to trap the spills of the radioactive isotopes.
• Pipettes and glassware function to avoid cross contamination related to the radioactivity exposure.
• Handle and dispose of spin (centrifuge) columns of the radioactive isotopes with care.
• Store radioactive waste and sources in a safe and secure place
• Wash hands, monitor clothes, shoes and hands before leaving the laboratory.
• Do not leave the laboratory or touch things outside of the work space with potentially contaminated gloves.
• Keep the laboratory locked when not in use and keep unauthorized persons out of the laboratory.