title: Corrosion of lead shielding in a radiology department.
abstract: Corrosion of lead sheet used for structural radiation protection in the Princess Alexandra Hospital radiology department has been identified. The corrosion is thought to have been caused by organic acid vapours released from oregon timber wall panelling. Non-destructive testing (NDT) and X-ray transmission measurements were used to define the extent and severity of damage, and subsequently to provide the data necessary for estimation of staff and public radiation doses. Although radiation dose limits have not been exceeded, corrective actions including structural modifications and staff information sessions have been undertaken.
authors.affiliation: Biomedical Engineering and Health Technology Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia. schickdk@health.qld.gov.au
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Schick
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Casey
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Sim
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Siddle
mesh_terms: D003343:Corrosion; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital; D011874:Radiometry
chemical_list: D007854:Lead