Lead shielding installation techniques

["Eric Cowdrey" <ericc@mctrf.mb.ca>]

This question may have arisen previously on RADSAFE.

I am interested in hearing about current techniques for installing lead
shielding and/or drywall in diagnostic x-ray facilities. I am particularly
interested in fastening techniques that may involve the penetration of the
sheeting material; specifically, how is the possibility of pin hole
radiation leaks around the fasteners avoided?

Thank-you in advance for your assistance!

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Eric Cowdrey
Radiation Protection Officer
Department of Medical Physics
Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation
100 Olivia Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba    R3E 0V9
CANADA

Tel (204) 787-2166
Fax (204) 775-1684
e-mail ericc@mctrf.mb.ca

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