Re: Lead aprons

["LEE COLLINS" <nlco@imag.wsahs.nsw.gov.au>]

Dear Karen,

If the aprons are new, you might want to monitor them carefully. A 
few years ago we had 3 new light lead aprons which were made from 
under-cured material, and they literally fell apart over a few 
months. Whether the rot started as holes, I cannot say.


Regards


Lee Collins 
> Dear Radsafers,
>   I have found several small(about the size of a pencil point) holes thru
> out several of my light weight aprons when they were checked under flouro.
> Since they were relatively new I sent them back to the distributor. Has
> anyone else had this problem and am I being too picky since there are
> maybe 3-5 of these tiny holes scattered about. They are located in the
> front area. Thnx in advance.
> 
> Karen Sheehan
> FCCC
> Phila., PA
> IN%"KSHEEHAN@FCCC.edu
> 

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Lee Collins MSc FACPSEM
Chairman, Division of Allied Health
Medical Physics Dept.
Westmead Hospital
Westmead   NSW  2145  Australia

Phone : +61 2 9845 6533
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email : lee.collins@imag.wsahs.nsw.gov.au
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