Table of Contents
- 1 Which of the following precaution are to be taken in handling and storage of the radioactive materials?
- 2 How do you handle and store radioactive materials?
- 3 Why is it important to take precautions when handling radioactive sources?
- 4 How can we manage radioactive waste?
- 5 What are the safety precautions for radiation?
- 6 Is radioactive iodine treatment safe?
Which of the following precaution are to be taken in handling and storage of the radioactive materials?
always wear gloves when handling radioactive substances. Regularly examine the radiation level of these gloves. Wear shoe covers in rooms where the floor may be contaminated. Keep personal items such as handbags, etc., outside the lab.
What are three fundamental principles that handlers of radioactive materials need to consider when dealing with radioactive substances?
International commission of radiation protection (ICRP) suggested general principles of radiation protection as three key words; justification, optimization and dose limit.
How do you handle and store radioactive materials?
The following practices must be followed each and every time unsealed radioactive material is handled.
- 1 Warnings Must Be Posted in Work and Storage Areas.
- 2 Cover Wounds.
- 3 Wear Disposable Gloves.
- 4 Wear Lab Coats and Safety Glasses.
- 5 Personal Monitoring.
- 6 Area Monitoring.
- 7 Time, Distance, Shielding.
- 8 Wear Dosimeter.
What PPE is needed for radiation?
Examples of commonly used PPE for radiation protection from X-rays and gamma rays include: Lead aprons or vests. Wearing lead aprons can reduce a worker’s radiation dose. Customized lead (or lead equivalent) aprons are available for a wide range of occupational settings and job tasks.
Why is it important to take precautions when handling radioactive sources?
Precautions are taken to reduce the risk of harm when using radioactive sources. These include: keeping radioactive sources shielded when not in use, for example in a lead-lined box. limiting exposure time so less time is spent with radioactive materials.
What are the main difficulties in handling radioactive waste?
Although most of the time the waste is well sealed inside huge drums of steel and concrete, sometimes accidents can happen and leaks can occur. Nuclear waste can have drastically bad effects on life, causing cancerous growths, for instance, or causing genetic problems for many generations of animal and plants.
How can we manage radioactive waste?
Examples of treatment include decontaminating, shredding, compacting, drying and solidifying the waste. Packaging: Most radioactive waste requires packaging in specially engineered containers for safe storage and disposal. This also allows for easier handling and transport.
How can you protect yourself from radiation?
In general, alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiation can be stopped by:
- Keeping the time of exposure to a minimum,
- Maintaining distance from the source,
- When appropriate, placing a shield between yourself and the source, and.
- Protecting yourself against radioactive contamination by using proper protective clothing.
What are the safety precautions for radiation?
Precautions are taken to reduce the risk of harm when using radioactive sources. These include: keeping radioactive sources shielded when not in use, for example in a lead-lined box. wearing protective clothing to prevent the body becoming contaminated.
How do you clean after radioactive iodine treatment?
Rinse the bathtub and sink after using them. You will be sweating out radioiodine, as well as passing it in other bodily fluids. Use water to clean out the sink and tub after you use them to cut down on what you leave behind. A removable shower head works well for this purpose in the bathtub.
Is radioactive iodine treatment safe?
In terms of radiation therapy in general, radioactive iodine treatment is safe and has few side effects. This is because iodine is only used by the thyroid gland, and is not stored in other parts of the body.
What are the risks of radioactive iodine?
Some of the risks associated with radioactive iodine include radiation exposure, infertility in men, salivary dysfunction, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and secondary malignancies. This doesn’t mean that there isn’t a time and place for conventional medical treatment,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uouLJdIVH4Y