Safety precautions
Core concepts and learning points for this section:
Syllabus Points
Core
- 5.2.5.1 State the effects of ionising nuclear radiations on living things, including cell death, mutations and cancer
- 5.2.5.2 Describe how radioactive materials are moved, used and stored in a safe way
Supplement
- 5.2.5.3 Explain safety precautions for all ionising radiation in terms of reducing exposure time, increasing distance between source and living tissue and using shielding to absorb radiation