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→Precautions
: When handling a source of [[Alpha Particle|alpha radiation]] the precautions which should be taken are:
:*Wear gloves - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]].
:*Use tongs more than 5cm long to handle the source, never touch it - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] and [[irradiation]].
:*Aim the source away from any living [[organism]] - to prevent [[irradiation]].
:*Store the source in a sealed container - to prevent [[Radioactive Contamination|contamination]] and [[irradiation]].