https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/ Radiation Shielding & Containment Products Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:35:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-271 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:21:15 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-271 […] to your environments and your daily habits, and take precautions as you see fit. Some types of daily doses of radiation are entirely normal, and humans have evolved to accommodate […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-216 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:56:53 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-216 […] radon occurs everywhere and is considered a form of daily radiation exposure, some regions have higher levels of radon than others. You can view a map of the EPA’s […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-162 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:48:18 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-162 […] our post, Radiation Doses in Our Daily Lives, to learn about these sources in more […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-154 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:53:22 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-154 […] that X-ray backscatter scanners are no longer used in airports, and therefore, they are no longer a source of daily radiation for regular travelers. Whether these devices were a threat – and how much of a risk they posed […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-134 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:20:59 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-134 […] There is no way to avoid sources of radiation if you live on planet earth. From the ultra-violet (UV) radiation we’re exposed to from the sun to cosmic, micro- and other forms of radiation – we encounter small and manageable radioactive doses as a part of daily life. […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-77 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:29:03 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-77 […] Some forms of radiation, such as power lines, low-frequency microwaves and infrared waves are everyday sources of radiation, but in their low-frequency forms, they are harmless. Other forms of radiation, such as x-rays, […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-15 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:55:43 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-15 […] very low doses, we aren’t negatively impacted by it. In that way, cosmic radiation is similar to other “everyday” sources of radiation – such as cell phones and […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-14 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:55:14 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-14 […] is present in our environment, the earth, outer space and even in our homes. This is because radiation is a natural phenomenon. […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-13 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:54:50 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-13 […] ionizing radiation. This type includes neutrons, gamma rays or x-rays, which are uncharged and require an intermediary in order to remove an electron and create free […]

]]> https://www.lancsindustries.com/blog/common-sources-of-everyday-radiation/#comment-12 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:54:18 +0000 https://www.lancsindustries.com/?p=3445#comment-12 […] 7 Sources of Everyday Radiation, to learn more about your personal exposure and tips for reducing, blocking or shielding your […]

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