Comments on: What is Scatter Radiation? Types and Safety Precautions

By: What You Need to Know About X-Ray Backscatter Scanners and Safety

What You Need to Know About X-Ray Backscatter Scanners and Safety — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:11:36 +0000

[…] differently from x-rays in that the waves work similarly to microwaves. Unlike x-rays, which penetrate and move through the entire human body, millimeter wave (mmw) scanners use waves that are similar to microwaves, a […]

By: Know Your Radiation Exposure Limits - Lancs Industries

Know Your Radiation Exposure Limits - Lancs Industries — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:52:18 +0000

[…] you work in an environment that exposes you to radiation – whether directly or via scatter radiation – safety is a top […]

By: Does Radiation Alter Your DNA? - Lancs Industries

Does Radiation Alter Your DNA? - Lancs Industries — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:02:44 +0000

[…] bonds apart, causing damage or destruction to these crucial DNA molecules. It can also cause a scattering effect, where the hits aren’t direct – but multiply and reveal themselves over […]

By: Radiation Protection for Radioactive Careers - Lancs Industries

Radiation Protection for Radioactive Careers - Lancs Industries — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:59:16 +0000

[…] shielding. If you work around X-rays and other radiation-based imaging technology, you’re particularly prone to scatter radiation. Radiation shielding is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from these scattered […]

By: Is Radiation Ever Good For You? - Lancs Industries

Is Radiation Ever Good For You? - Lancs Industries — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:48:02 +0000

[…] flip side of that story is medical radiation, which uses varying levels of radiation to treat cancer and other medical diagnoses, and radiation […]

By: Radioactive Careers - Lancs Industries

Radioactive Careers - Lancs Industries — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:42:40 +0000

[…] underpaid professionals are exposed to constant radiation on a daily basis, both directly and in the form of scatter radiation. Unfortunately, the safety screening technology and these types of jobs are relatively new, so only […]

By: Radiation and Pregnancy - Lancs Industries

Radiation and Pregnancy - Lancs Industries — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:19:26 +0000

[…] lead blankets go a long way towards protecting you and your baby from radiation exposure during an x-ray or other medical procedures, don’t rely on them completely. Always let healthcare providers know […]