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General radiation lab safety

  • Use proper protective clothing at all times when handling RAM, including disposable gloves, gowns, lab coats, and safety glasses.
  • Use a certified chemical fume hood to handle any RAM that might generate dust, fumes, aerosols, or gases.
  • Use mechanical pipettors; never pipette any solution by mouth.
  • Remember to change gloves frequently and avoid touching anything with gloves that could be contaminated.