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Some FAQ’s in regards to Radiation and Lead Protection

Many businesses and people are still unclear about the ways lead can protect people from the harmful affects of radiation. Following are some helpful FAQ’s that should help unravel the mysteries between lead and radiation

How does lead protect people and animals from radiation?

Lead sheets protect humans and animals from radiation simply because of its very high molecular density. This has the powerful effect of stopping harmful gamma rays and x-rays which makes it a very useful product for the health & veterinary industries when taking x-rays. You will find that before any X ray is taken there is some type of kind of lead sheet or lead protection nearby that can be used to protect people.

Why are lead sheets used in the medical industry?

Lead sheets are able to be bent to certain shapes and sizes and are perfect for building them into doors and walls in doctors surgeries, veterinarian surgeries as well as hospitals. These customised lead sheets are used to protect patients, animals, doctors and staff from the harmful effects of gamma rays. If you are thinking’s about opening up any business in this area and need protection from radiation you need to contact the experts at Midland Lead who can advice and fit out your business with customised lead sheets.

Does my business require radiation protection and shielding?

Almost all businesses, organisations and medical facilities where there is some radiation producing machine or apparatus will require some form of radiation shielding design. If you are not sure about this you must talk to a qualified person or business about this before you start out. This may seem like a trivial matter but this must be addressed by people that know what they are talking about. Again, best to contact the team of lead specialists at Midland Lead.

Can a pregnant employee work in an X ray department without suffering from the effects of radiation?

Yes they can so long as there are lead sheets in place to protect them from the gamma rays.
What are the main lead products to shield people from radiation.

There are many led products and the most popular and well know industry wide are: leaded glass, sheet lead, lead plates, lead bricks and lead ingots. They are all available in Australia and can be bought through businesses that specialise in lead products.

For the purposes of this blog we have highlighted some key questions regarding the relationship between lead and radiation. There are obviously more in depth articles and commentary about this but for consumers and businesses that are concerned about radiation and the impact it has on their business, clients and employees they rally need to get professional advice on how they are able to mitigate the effects of radiation.

5 Benefits of Using Lead Sheets for Roof Flashing

A lot of home owners do not fully understand the benefits of using lead sheets for your roof flashing and this article will highlight the serious benefits associated with using lead sheet as opposed to other materials on your precious roof. Remember this can be used across all roofs both for domestic, commercial as well as industrial applications.

  1. Lead is so much more durable than any other man made products and the fact is that lead lasts up to 3 times longer. This will save on maintenance and restoration costs later on down the track when wear and tear starts to set in.
  2. Can you believe this? Lead has the lowest carbon footprint of all hard material and the best part about it is that it is 100& recycled. So when you are using these lead products you are actually helping the environment in a small way.
  3. Statistics have shown that using lead over the medium to long term is a lot more economical than any other man made alternative. So if you are building a new home or are a commercial builder make sure you get in touch with the team at Midland Lead to discuss these options as it will end up saving your money.
  4. Many people think of lead as an out dated and very traditional product. How wrong they are! Not only is lead used in the restoration of roofs in historic and conservation projects / buildings, but lead is in fact becoming more fashionable and in vogue and used by architects Australia wide. Why? Because of it’s great aesthetics as well as it’s longevity.
  5. Lead is really a very flexible material and can be used on building sites and domestic roofs where corners are tricky and you need a material that can be moulded, customised and shaped exactly how you want it to. Lead does this job perfectly.

Lead is a fabulous building material especially when it comes to roofing. Make sure you speak to the team at Midland Lead about you next upcoming project on 1300 696 313. We are one of Australia’s largest suppliers of lead products and are known for our customer service and workmanship