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Notre blog couvre les sujets pertinents à l’industrie nucléaire, de la décomposition radioactive aux rayonnements cosmiques et explore les moyens de disposer des déchets toxiques. Vous ne trouvez pas le sujet qui vous intéresse ? Faites-le nous savoir !
What Is an Anti-Radiation Blanket, and Do I Need One?
The reality is that radiation is produced by Mother Nature, as well as mankind. As a result, our bodies are exposed to various forms of radiation on a daily basis. The problem is that not all forms of radiation are considered equal, and some forms are much more harmful to living things and their DNA…
ALARA: What Is It And What Can It Do For You?
ALARA is both a safety principle, as well as a regulatory requirement, for those of us who work in radiation safety programs. It was designed with the understanding that even minimal exposure to radiation and radioactive materials in the environment can be detrimental to human and other life forms. The acronym stands for: As Low…
Cell Phone Radiation… Myth or Reality?
While talking about our business at a local event recently, someone asked this question… Is cell phone radiation for real? And, if so, should I be worried about radiation exposure from my cell phone? The answer to the first question is yes, cell phone radiation is a real thing. In the words of the National…
Glovebags for Radiological Work on Piping and Valves
During the planning for radiological work on piping and valves, one of the options is to consider the use of a glovebag. Many people think that glovebags take too long or are too difficult to install. Lancs glovebag models LI-304 and LI338 have a continuous Velcro strip that allows the worker to wrap the glovebag…
Plastic … How Did We Survive Without It?
In October 2013 Lancs products were prominently featured on the hit FOX series Sleepy Hollow. In case you missed it, we created a video of highlights from the approximately 10 minutes of the episode during which Lancs products were featured. See it here.
INTRODUCING THE LANCS QUICKRACK
The Lancs Industries QuickRack is a versatile new tool for your ALARA toolbox. It provides users an inexpensive, lightweight, and alternative way to quickly hang shielding and protect workers from sources of ionizing radiation. Whether used as a shadow shield around a worker or to create a shield around a source, it allows the user…
Lancs Day at the Seahawks!
As a year-end thank you, members of the Lancs Industries team attended the division leading Seattle Seahawks final regular season home game of the year against the St. Louis Rams on December 29, 2013.
Glovebags Training at Dresden Nuclear Power Station
Recently, a Lancs team visited the Dresden Nuclear Power Station and provided training on the use of glovebags. The plant is in the process of removing several tanks and associated piping. The larger 8” diameter piping will be cut out using an E.H. Wachs split frame cutting machine inside a Lancs “Dog House” glove bag.…
RADIATION SHIELDING SOLUTIONS
Our expertise with a broad array of dose reduction challenges helps solve the difficult radiation shielding situations a Radiation Protection Manager or Technician will encounter. From emergent radiological issues to large scale refueling outages, we can recommend and custom manufacture the best shielding solution for your specific needs. As the largest manufacturer of lead…