2007-01-24 19:48:11 · 5 answers · asked by rina j 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
<>Anyone working with radioactive materials should be 1. lead-shielded; 2. wearing appropriate level hazardous material protective clothing; 3. utilizing the appropriate type of respirator; 4. carrying a regularly-read dosimeter; and 5. being checked on a regular basis by a medical authority. Those are the most basic precautions.
2007-01-24 19:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first way is shielding.
The second way is distance.
The kind of shielding depends upon the type of radiation.
Alpha radiation (helium atom nucleus) can't penetrate a single piece of paper. Is usually only dangerous if ingested.
Beta radiation (electron) can be stopped by an aluminum plate
Gamma radiation (X-rays for example) cannot be completely shielded. 1" lead plate will decrease the amount of radiation by 10%. Water is also a decent shield.
Neutron Radiation (neutron particle) Water, Virgin Poly, and Poly can also be used for shielding.
For distance, the farther away form the source the better off you are.
2007-01-25 17:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by tipp10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this question is asked in Astronomy and space section so I will try give answer to the relvant to it.
Every cosmonaut will be given a special kind of suit not just for protecting from space weather, but also to protect from particles in the space.
2007-01-25 03:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by andy4u.live 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear protective clothing
not eating scraps out of the waste bin (also applies to resident rats)
2007-01-25 03:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1:PUT " T " INSTED OF " Y " (ALPHABET NO.32)
2:AND READ IT AGAIN........
2007-01-25 03:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋