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→Precautions
: When handling a source of [[Beta Particle|beta radiation]] the precautions which should be taken are:
:*Wear gloves - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]].
:*Use tongs to handle the source, never touch it - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] and reduce [[irradiation]] (the tongs won't be long enough to prevent [[irradiation]].)
:*Stand behind a [[metal]] screen - to prevent [[irradiation]].
:*Aim the source away from any living [[organism]] - to prevent [[irradiation]].