Radiology - Where can I buy my own Radiation Exposure Level badge?

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Where can I buy my own Radiation Exposure Level badge?

martin lynch

2005-01-27, 8:43 am

Can someone recommend a good company or website where I can buy a
radiation exposure badge?

Also, would a badge that detects radiation from Xrays also detect the
type of radiation coming from an SEM or TEM?

I work with an electron microscope as part of my job, and it is not a
requirement for me to get monitored, but I want to be on the safe side.
Also how much should I expect to pay?

Thank you
MArty

2005-01-27, 8:43 am

On 21 Jan 2005 19:31:55 -0800, "martin lynch" <odiegoogle@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>
>Can someone recommend a good company or website where I can buy a
>radiation exposure badge?
>
>Also, would a badge that detects radiation from Xrays also detect the
>type of radiation coming from an SEM or TEM?
>
>I work with an electron microscope as part of my job, and it is not a
>requirement for me to get monitored, but I want to be on the safe side.
>Also how much should I expect to pay?
>
>Thank you
>MArty

In no particular order.
BTW, some of the listed companies have since been acquired by others.

Landauer, Inc.
2 Science Road
Glenwood, IL 60425-1586
Telephone: (800) 323-8830
http://www.landauerinc.com

Proxtronics, Inc.
5795-B Burke Centre Parkway
P.O. Box 12150
Burke, VA 22009
Telephone: (800) 435-4811
Fax: (703) 503-2856
http://www.proxtronics.com
sales@proxtronics.com

Radiation Detection Company
162 N. Wolfe Road
P.O. Box 3414
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3414
Telephone: (408) 735-8700
http://www.radetco.com

Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc.
3300 Hyland Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (800) 548-5100
Fax: (714) 668-3149
http://www.dosimetry.com

Atomic Energy Industrial Laboratory of the
Southwest
9261 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77054-2514
Telephone: (713) 790-9719
Toll Free Telephone: (877) 866-2345
Fax: (713) 790-0542
http://www.aeil.com

ICN Dosimetry Services
Contact: Customer Service
Division of ICN Biomedicals, Inc.
ICN Plaza
3300 Hyland Avenue
Costa Mesa CA 92626
(800) 251-3331

Teledyne Isotopes
Contact: Marketing
50 Van Buren Ave
Westwood NJ 07675
(201) 664-7070

Thermo Nutech
5635 Jefferson St NE
Albequerque NM 87109
(505) 345-9931

United States Dosimetry Technology
Contact: Cheryl Willott-Moore
660 A George Washington Way
Richland WA 99352
(509) 946-8738 or (800) 448-8738

Imabug

2005-01-31, 11:48 am

I would discuss this with your local radiation safety officer.
they can arrange to have temporary radiation monitors placed in the area
you work to see what kinds of radiation levels you might be exposed to.
From an electron microscopy, I would expect it to be none (above
background). If there are any leaks, they can make recommendations on
appropriate fixes.

They can also discuss your concerns with you and possibly
help allay them.

and keep in mind monitoring isn't going to keep you safe. all it's going
to do is tell you how much you were exposed to.

Eugene

"martin lynch" <odiegoogle@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1106364714.990425.120140@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

>
> Can someone recommend a good company or website where I can buy a
> radiation exposure badge?
>
> Also, would a badge that detects radiation from Xrays also detect the
> type of radiation coming from an SEM or TEM?
>
> I work with an electron microscope as part of my job, and it is not a
> requirement for me to get monitored, but I want to be on the safe side.
> Also how much should I expect to pay?
>
> Thank you
> MArty
>

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