PRACTICAL RADIATION TECHNICAL MANUAL
What PPE is required for radioactive substances?
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.
What precautions should be taken during a radioactive experiment?
Conducting the Research
- Use spill trays and absorbent covering.
- Use fume hoods for handling potentially volatile material.
- Use glove box for handling large quantities of volatile material.
- Wear laboratory coat, disposable gloves, and laboratory safety glasses.
- Use gloves appropriate for the chemicals to be handled.
What are the protective wears in radiation laboratory?
Personal Protective Clothing
disposable gloves (latex or nitrile gloves are generally suitable) a full-length lab coat (worn closed with sleeves rolled down) close-toed shoes. Never wear sandals or other open-toed shoes while working with radioactivity.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to create a protective barrier between a worker and hazards in the workplace. PPE includes such equipment as chemical resistant gloves, safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, and clothing such as gowns and aprons.
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. …
- Lead thyroid collar. …
- Lead gloves. …
- Safety goggles.
