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RADIOACTIVITY AND SAFETY

Whenever radioactivity is being used there is a notice with this symbol on it to warn people. There are certain rules which you should always obey when using radioactivity.

1. If you are under 16 DO NOT USE IT AT ALL
2. NEVER touch a source with your hands
3. NEVER point a source towards anyone, including yourself
4. ALWAYS put the source back in its proper place after you have used it
5. ALWAYS keep the sources LOCKED away
6. ALWAYS keep as FAR AWAY from a source as possible
7. NEVER open a sealed radioactive source
8. REPORT any accidents immediately



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