[sudo-discuss] anyone able to pick up an x-ray machine from Daly City?

[Steve Berl]

I'm all in favor of avoiding exposure to x-rays. I'd say this thing
probably is never going to work, and might make an interesting art project
or something.

If people are serious about attempting to make it work as an x-ray source,
there would need to be a clear plan about how people would be protected
from it. And I suspect that the time while the fix is being attempted, that
is the most likely time to have accidental exposure to x-rays, so
protection would need to come first.

Probably requires building some sort of lead lined enclosure around the
thing with safety interlocks to make sure the door is closed before it can
turn on, and that would probably be pretty expensive.

But if people are really into it, and can put up the money to make it
happen...then the idea should be considered.

-steve

On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Ryan Bethencourt <
ryan.bethencourt at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 at 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-q5p7UCFct7QgodkSgAVQ
>>>
>>> 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 at gmail.com> 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 at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Let me know, would be great to get someone close by soon.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> // Matt
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> -steve
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ryan Bethencourt
>>>>
>>>> Tel: (415) 794 6463
>>>> ryan.bethencourt at gmail.com
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> -steve
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Ryan Bethencourt
>
> Tel: (415) 794 6463
> ryan.bethencourt at gmail.com
>
> www.bamh1.com
> www.linkedin.com/in/bethencourt
> www.logos-press.com/books/biotechnology_business_development.php
>



-- 
-steve
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