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.