In many different types of research and testing facilities, as well as in nuclear facilities, providing significant and redundant protection for people in the workplace is a critical factor.
The Uses of a Vault
This is true for any number of safety issues on the job. When radiation is present at significant levels, the use of a lead vault may be required to either house the source of the radiation or to provide a cave or room area where full shielding is possible.
The transportation of radioactive material is also a problem. In these situations, a custom lead vault can be designed to house the material and to provide safe transport without any risk of radiation leaks or dangers.
In some situations, the vault can also be used to protect equipment from the radiation. Sensitive equipment such as computers and electronics can be maintained in the vault or the lead cave, eliminating the need for remote operation while still providing a suitable environment to avoid destroying the equipment components.
Hiring a Company
Hiring a company to create a lead vault starts with knowing what you need. This will be very different if the need for protection is during transportation of radioactive material or if it is to protect equipment in a stationary location from the effects of radiation.
Lead is the obvious choice for either option. To reduce the risks of exposure to lead to individuals working with or around the lead, powder coating or epoxy paint can be used to prevent any lead from entering the environment.
Caves of lead are often made with interlocking bricks, creating a solid, durable room within a room. Portable vaults can be made by designing a mold or a cast and pouring the molten lead into the form, resulting in a seamless, exact replica of the mold custom designed to your specifications.
