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Disposing of Radioactive Waste
Ideally, any industry, university lab, manufacturing plant, medical facility or nuclear power plant should have a Radiation Safety Officer and established safety plan for disposing of radioactive waste. Failure to do so has disastrous effects on plants, animals and humans who are unknowingly exposed. Take, for instance, the city of Goias, Brazil – where robbers…
Read MorePotassium Iodide, Your Thyroid & Radiation Protection
There are people all over the world who keep non-expired doses of potassium iodide on hand to protect themselves in the case of a nuclear fallout or related radioactive disaster. They do this as a proactive way of protecting themselves in case a nuclear emergency involves the presence of radioactive iodine – frequently released in…
Read MoreWhat is a Radiation Safety Officer? Responsibilities, Training, and Salary
Any company or business requiring employees to work with or around radiation and/or radioactive materials should have a clear Radiation Safety Program in place, and that program is traditionally led by a designated (qualified) Radiation Safety Officer. If your company is registered with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), you are required to have a designated…
Read MoreWhat is a Dosimeter?
Ionizing radiation is harmful. At best, it causes radiation sickness and/or burns; at its worst, it’s fatal or is the cause of terminal cancers and other health conditions that can be fatal. Fortunately, radiation dosimeters come in various sizes and styles, but are ultimately designed to measure the levels of harmful ionizing radiation as a…
Read MoreRadioactive Holiday Gifts For the Ones You Love (and hate)
Tired of buying the same ol’ holiday gifts year after year? Looking for that truly rare, one-of-a-kind present for the impossible to buy for relatives in your life? We have just the thing – radioactive elements. We’re joking (sort of). Believe it or not, there was a time when radiation was considered good for you…
Read MoreWorking With Radiation: Wear the Right Protective Clothing
You can never be too cautious when you work with or around radiation and radioactive products. While there’s no need to wear a protective hood when speaking on your cell phone (not yet, anyway), companies and employees who work in a radioactive environment or with radioactive products should always err on the side of caution…
Read MoreGlovebags for Radiological Work on Piping and Valves
When planning for radiological work on piping and valves, one essential tool to consider is the use of a glovebag. Glovebags can be indispensable in environments where radiological contamination is a concern, as they provide a controlled environment for the work area, reducing the potential for contamination spread. However, a common misconception is that glovebags…
Read MoreIntroducing The Lancs Industries QuickRack
The Lancs Industries QuickRack is an innovative, adaptable solution designed to enhance ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) practices by providing an efficient and cost-effective way to protect workers from ionizing radiation exposure. Developed as an alternative to traditional, cumbersome shielding methods, the QuickRack is specifically engineered to offer maximum flexibility, allowing teams to quickly…
Read MoreRadiation Shielding Solutions
Our expertise with a broad array of dose reduction challenges helps solve the difficult radiation shielding situations a Radiation Protection Manager or Technician will encounter. From emergent radiological issues to large scale refueling outages, we can recommend and custom manufacture the best shielding solution for your specific needs. The reduction of radiation doses is complex from…
Read MoreCustom Radiation Shielding Product Design
Lancs Industries manufactures radiation shielding and contamination control products using a flexible design and manufacturing process that is always responsive to customer needs. Material selection, functional design and dimensions can all be uniquely specified. Lancs will build to order. Many projects and maintenance operations present situations in which custom designed containments would reduce the complexity…
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