managing the risks

• The risk associated with radioactive materials depends on the amount of 


  exposure.
• Being exposed to highly radioactive materials for long periods of time 


  increases the dose received which, in turn, increases the risk.
• certain precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of using radioactive sources. these include

  wearing protective clothing. 

  avoiding contact with bare skin.

  keep distance.

  not attempting to taste or smell the sources.

  limit the exposure time .

  keeping radioactive materials in lead-lined containers.

  monitoring exposure times using detector badges.
• wearing protective clothing such as

   lead apron, face masks,steel-toed boots, personal monitor

  
• wearing steel toed boots is essential as

  prevents ionisation with the body from the feet

  
• wearing head and face mask prevents

  the risk of inhaling or ingesting the radioactive source

  
• keeping distance as far as possible by using glove with


  tongs

  
• wearing protective clothing to prevent the body becoming

  contaminated with radioactive isotopes

  
• protective clothing used in which industry

  medical

  A) eye protection

  B) mask

  C) surgical gloves

  D) tape

  E) gown

  F) personal dosimeter

  
• it is essential to monitor the exposure by using

  personal dosimeters

  
• we can prevent contamination by using

  lead aprons