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With p33 there were plexiglass shields and we wore latex gloves when working with it. We also had dosimeter badges. With cesium-137 we didn't have anything and were told not to touch it ourselves and had the TA physically handle it since we were just measuring decay rates. We had geiger counters...

I've had to work with p33 and cesium-137 for a few of my labs for classes and for the past few weeks I can't seem to get myself to stop worrying about contamination. It seems irrational but I'm wondering exactly how dangerous both types are? Thanks for your time