Safety with Radioactive Sources

Why should radioactive sources never be touched directly with your hands?

• They are hot

• They could contaminate your skin

• They are very sharp

• They smell bad

What is the correct hazard symbol for radioactive sources?

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Which of the following pieces of apparatus is a perspex screen?

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Which of the following pieces of apparatus is a lab coat?

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Which of the following pieces of apparatus are tongs?

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What should you always use to handle a radioactive source?

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Why should radioactive sources be stored in a lead-lined box?

• To stop them being stolen

• To absorb radiation

• To keep them dry

• To make them easier to carry

Which type of radiation is most dangerous if it gets inside the body?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• X-rays

If a radioactive source is accidentally dropped, what should you do?

• Pick it up quickly yourself

• Tell the teacher immediately

• Leave the classroom at once

• Kick it to the side

What does the symbol ☢️ mean?

• Flammable material

• Radioactive hazard

• Electrical hazard

• Biohazard