Safely shielded with radiation protection doors from GARANT

Like no other, GARANT radiation protection doors provide preventive, permanent and long-term protection against health hazards caused by radiation. In hospitals, doctors' surgeries and nuclear facilities, radiation protection doors offer staff and patients reliable protection against radiation risks. Specialised doors that integrate unobtrusively and stylishly into the room also score points with their design and function. Here we explain which radiation protection equipment is suitable for which application.

In general, radiation refers to the propagation of particles and waves. When radiation encounters an obstacle, it is either absorbed, allowed to pass through unaffected, scattered or reflected. However, not all radiation is hazardous to health. Radiation from mobile phones is generally considered harmless if the device is used in moderation. Other types, such as X-ray, gamma, electrical or radioactive radiation, are dangerous to humans and can alter molecules and thus the DNA in the body.

The regulations stipulate, for example, that a person may not be exposed to any radiation risks unless there is also a predominantly positive benefit. In addition, the specified radiation dose limits and certain protective measures must be observed. These include appropriate protective clothing, but also suitable radiation protection doors.

In order to lay down guidelines for radiation protection, the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) summarised ten objectives and presented them in 2006. This document was categorised as binding for all EU states and deals with principles for the safe handling of radiation, accident prevention, emergency measures and the role of governments. Here you can read more.

Depending on the thickness of the lead insert, the radiation is attenuated by a defined amount (lead equivalent value or attenuation level). GARANT produces radiation protection doors with lead thicknesses of 1 mm (PB1) or 2 mm (PB2). With a lead equivalent value of 2 mm, a special radiation protection lock with an offset handle follower is used on the opening and closing side so that the passage of radiation is weakened accordingly.

We can optionally equip the door with a sound insulation function. In many cases, light cut-outs in radiation protection doors serve as a so-called "speech window" so that specialised staff can communicate with patients in the room when the door is closed.