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Safety precautions

Core concepts and learning points for this section:

Syllabus Points

Core

5.2.5.1 State the effects of ionising nuclear radiations on living things, including cell death, mutations and cancer
5.2.5.2 Describe how radioactive materials are moved, used and stored in a safe way

Supplement

5.2.5.3 Explain safety precautions for all ionising radiation in terms of reducing exposure time, increasing distance between source and living tissue and using shielding to absorb radiation