Safe Handling and Storage of Radioactive Equipment

  • Perth Scientific and Haines supply a small cylinder that is suitable for storing small radioactive sources.   
  • For larger radioactive sources, members reported buying a lead sheet from Bunnings which was used to line a steel toolbox. As an added precaution the radioactive sources can be 
  • Radiation gloves are not required for the low level of radiation used in schools. Tongs at least 30 cm long are recommended.
  • Several schools mentioned they no longer use radioactive sources.