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Provide shower and hand washing facilities if highly dangerous contaminants such as lead or asbestos are present
Now let’s talk a little bit about some possible dangers of Anti-radiation clothing. Dangers Of EMF Protection Clothing
Materials like mylar, copper, aluminum, attenuate EMF radiation by absorbing or scattering the photons as they pass through. Lead-lined clothing is heavy and difficult to move around in, as the density of elemental lead is high. What this means for physicians is other health hazards in addition to the prospect of radiation exposure. Wearing lead-lined radiation protection devices for long periods of time over many years has been associated with injuries of the spine, hips, and knees.
Benson, Lisa M., and Karen Reczek. "A Guide to United States Apparel and Household Textiles Compliance Requirements." U.S. Department of Commerce, 2016, https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Guide-to-US-Apparel-and-Household-Textiles.pdf. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.Protection from radiation emitted by X-ray machines and fluoroscopic procedures is of the utmost importance. With lead being the gold standard in radiation protection, it is imperative for physicians and radiographers to use appropriate lead-lined protective garments when working with X-rays during diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. Lightweight lead is the latest upgrade from the standard, heavy lead-lined garments typically used. Management Guidelines for Blood Lead Levels in Adults. Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologist (CSTE). The Impact of Fast Fashion On the Environment." PSCI, https://psci.princeton.edu/tips/2020/7/20/the-impact-of-fast-fashion-on-the-environment. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.