Thanks Steve, those lead shields are useful in
minimizing radiation
exposure in a clinical setting but unfortunately in a hacker space I would
probably classify having an active X-ray source as a hazardous danger. I'm
not against controlled risks but there is a very real risk of inadvertantly
exposing other occupants to X-rays (even accidentally) and that could be a
problem. Similar to some of the biowork that a few of us are hoping to do,
we have to be really careful to ensure Sudo room is a physically safe
enviroment (within reason) for all members, even if that means some things
may not be possible in our shared space and I would feel a little
uncomfortable with an active X-ray source being used (even if I'm in the
other room).
Does anyone have any additional thoughts on this? I'm not an X-ray (or
radiation) expert but I just wanted to chime in around the safety
considerations that I thought might be important for us!
R
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Matthew Meier <wolfy(a)wlfy.it> wrote:
In theory this thing first actually work.
He was unable to meet up yesterday so someone still needs to pick it up.
-Wolfy
On Friday, February 8, 2013, Steve Berl wrote:
>
>
http://www.universalmedicalinc.com/Lead-Shields-s/232.htm?gclid=CKuco-q5p7U…
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> On Friday, February 8, 2013, Ryan Bethencourt wrote:
>
>> Hey Guys,
>>
>> Just a word of caution from a Bio/Clinical guy (which I'm sure most
>> of you are aware of but I just thought I'd bring it up).
>>
>> We have to be really careful with X-ray's and if/when they're used in
>> Sudo room as it can be carcinogenic (ionizing radiation causes DNA damage
>> with potential to cause cancer). Radiation sources can also penetrate
>> walls, so it could have potential outside of the confines of sudoroom.
>>
>> If the machine is held in Sudo room we should also clearly mark it
>> and let everyone know if/when it's activated!
>>
>> All the best,
>> Ryan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Steve Berl <steveberl(a)gmail.com>wrote;wrote:
>>
>>> What sort of an X-ray machine? I've always thought it would be handy
>>> to have one around to see what's inside various devices.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thursday, February 7, 2013, Matthew Senate wrote:
>>>
>>>> Wolfy lives close by there, so he can pick it up!
>>>>
>>>> // Matt
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM, Matthew Senate <
>>>> mattsenate(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Let me know, would be great to get someone close by soon.
>>>>>
>>>>> // Matt
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> -steve
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