Working safely with radioactivity
Radiochemicals are widely used in a variety of scientific applications. GE Healthcare has many years of experience in the manufacture and use of radiolabelled compounds, so you can rely on us to provide you with valuable information on how to work safely with radioactivity.
Before orderingBefore ordering or using radioactive materials, you should take whatever actions are necessary to ensure that you are complying with national or state regulations governing the use of such materials. These regulations are additional to and do not replace local rules, instructions or training in your establishment, or advice from local Radiation Protection Officers, which define actions and behavior in the work place.Before using — Ten golden rulesAlthough radiation protection can be a complex subject it is possible to simplify it to ten golden rules, which should always be observed:
- Understand the nature of the hazard and get practical training.
- Plan ahead to minimize time spent handling radioactivity.
- Distance yourself appropriately from sources of radiation.
- Use appropriate shielding for the type of radiation.
- Contain radioactive materials within desired work areas.
- Wear appropriate protective clothing and dosimeters.
- Monitor the work area frequently for contamination.
- Follow the local rules and safe ways of working.
- Minimize accumulation of waste and dispose of it by appropriate routes
- After completion of work, monitor yourself, wash and monitor again.
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