Never wear disposable gloves outside of the lab. Lab coats shall always be worn when there is a potential for exposure to hazardous materials. Lab coats shall be removed upon leaving the lab when there is a potential of contamination from a hazardous material on the lab coat. Keep lab coats buttoned up. Approved eye protection shall be worn when there is a potential exposure to the eyes from any hazardous material.
Bare skin can be an important pathway for uptake of radioactive materials.
Do not wear shorts, sandals, or cloth shoes in any laboratory containing hazardous materials. Protect the laboratory as well. Double containers shall always be used to transport radioactive materials. A second, outer container with absorbent material will cushion a dropped sample or broken vessel. Establish a designated radiation work area and make sure that vessels, tools, and equipment used for radioactive materials work are labeled and stay in that area.