Hi, The experience and routines I have at NHM Oslo when working with radioactive minerals is like this: - Have a Geiger and measure the level of radioactivity - Know what the type of the emitted radiation (which radionuclides), then you`ll know what to be careful about, but if you do not know, then: - Always have gloves on - Check if the samples are prone to dust. The alpha particles like to travel with the dust and they are the worst to get inside the body. In this case , wear a FFP3 mask. - The working distance should be at least 30 cm if possible -When moving the samples around, is good to transport them enclosed, but be careful when you open the container again (radon is created and you don`t want to inhale it) Otherwise, ja, if is just for taking picture and not your constant working task, it will be fine. Best regards, Irina -----Original Message----- From: cetaf_earthsc@cetaf.simplelists.com <cetaf_earthsc@cetaf.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Glöckler, Falko Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 10:55 AM To: cetaf_earthsc@cetaf.simplelists.com Cc: Tim.Claerhout@ugent.be; Maarten Trekels <maarten.trekels@plantentuinmeise.be>; Koivunen, Anne M <anne.koivunen@helsinki.fi> Subject: [CETAF_ESG] Digitization of radioactive rocks and minerals Dear all, Anne and I received two questions on the digitization of radioactive rocks and minerals (see below). I’m wondering if our ESG group could help them by sharing your experience. Thanks! Best regards, Falko ------------------------------------------ Falko Glöckler Head of Department Science Data Management and Information Technology Museum für Naturkunde Berlin Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science Invalidenstraße 43, 10115 Berlin https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin <https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/> Tel.: +49 30 889140 8672 Email: falko.gloeckler@mfn.berlin <mailto:falko.gloeckler@mfn.berlin> From: Maarten Trekels <maarten.trekels@plantentuinmeise.be <mailto:maarten.trekels@plantentuinmeise.be> > Sent: lauantai 29. tammikuuta 2022 0.13 To: Koivunen, Anne M <anne.koivunen@helsinki.fi <mailto:anne.koivunen@helsinki.fi> >; Glöckler, Falko <falko.gloeckler@mfn.berlin <mailto:falko.gloeckler@mfn.berlin> > Cc: Tim Claerhout <Tim.Claerhout@ugent.be <mailto:Tim.Claerhout@ugent.be> > Subject: Digitization of radioactive rocks and minerals Dear Falko and Anne, One of our partners in the DiSSCo Flanders project (in cc Tim Claerhout of Ghent University) has a question regarding the digitization of radioactive rocks and minerals through stacking photography. Since you hold significant geological collections, my question to you is: - do you have experience in the digitization of radioactive specimens? - if so, are you using specific procedures/ safety measures / ...? Many thanks in advance! Kind regards, Maarten -- <http://www.plantentuinmeise.be> To unsubscribe from this list please go to http://www.simplelists.com/confirm/?u=DXcRiQHICHMrPXD2htkoYyvRBhpumCJD
