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Alpha Particle

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Precautions
: Outside the body an [[organism]] can be protected from [[Alpha Particle|alpha radiation]] by keeping a distance greater than 5cm or by covering any bare skin.
: When handling a source of [[Alpha Particle|alpha radiation]] the precautions which should be taken are:
:*Wear gloves.
:*Use tongs to handle the source, never touch it.
:*Aim the source away from any living [[organism]].