SafeRad ComparisonsSafeRadcontrolled area is small - less than 1
metre if required multifunction container, ie directional,
panoramic and projection modesout of the box equipmentfully
engineered - complete system for wide applicationcan be loaded with
up to 80 Curies Se-75annualised costs cheaper than Irany
configuration/size possiblesuperior certification testing - ISO3999
in working modevery low surface dose rate - very safe for
radiographersFlexible shielding - GammaBlokSCARE (Small Controlled
Area Radiography Equipment)controlled area is large - 10m or
moreleakage between container and add-onsneeds jigs clamps etc
designing prior to use - not included in priceirradiates during
movement of source capsulesource changes can only be done by others
- loss of use while source is being changedHigh surface dose rate
to radiographerssome have no handle for carrying - ISO3999?not
allowed in some EU countries - does not meet safety standardssome
only certified when in carrying caseshielding not included or Lead
basedconfiguration limitations - no tees elbows etcproduction rate
is very lowrisk of contamination - Se-75 source holder inferior -
fire rating lowhome-made collimation devices - unsafeno colour
coded source position indicator to tell if source is exposed
SafeRad ComparisonsSafeRadcontrolled area is small - less than 1
metre if required multifunction container, ie directional,
panoramic and projection modesout of the box equipmentfully
engineered - complete system for wide applicationcan be loaded with
up to 80 Curies Se-75annualised costs cheaper than Irany
configuration/size possiblesuperior certification testing - ISO3999
in working modevery low surface dose rate - very safe for
radiographersFlexible shielding - GammaBlokSCARE (Small Controlled
Area Radiography Equipment)controlled area is large - 10m or
moreleakage between container and add-onsneeds jigs clamps etc
designing prior to use - not included in priceirradiates during
movement of source capsulesource changes can only be done by others
- loss of use while source is being changedHigh surface dose rate
to radiographerssome have no handle for carrying - ISO3999?not
allowed in some EU countries - does not meet safety standardssome
only certified when in carrying caseshielding not included or Lead
basedconfiguration limitations - no tees elbows etcproduction rate
is very lowrisk of contamination - Se-75 source holder inferior -
fire rating lowhome-made collimation devices - unsafeno colour
coded source position indicator to tell if source is exposed
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment DIY Containers DIY
Close Proximity Systems Beware ofand
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
UNCERTIFIED ContainersBeware ofSafeRad Creating a SAFER Working
Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working EnvironmentSome Containers
UNCERTIFIABLENo Handle for carryingToo heavy/brittle for drop
testDo NOT meet basic requirements of ISO 3999
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working EnvironmentSource in safe
positionBased on standard CERTIFIED containersDIY Containers
(UN)-Safety Design - made intrinsically unsafe -not certified
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working EnvironmentBased on standard
CERTIFIED containersUNSAFESource moves a few millimetres into
UNSAFE positionDIY Containers (UN)-Safety Design - made
intrinsically unsafe -
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working EnvironmentBased on standard
CERTIFIED containersDIY Containers (UN)-Safety Design - made
intrinsically unsafe -
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working EnvironmentBased on standard
CERTIFIED containersDIY Containers (UN)-Safety Design - made
intrinsically unsafe -
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working EnvironmentThats All Folks!
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