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Nuclear energy plays a crucial role in meeting the world's increasing energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. However, ensuring the safety and security of nuclear materials is of paramount importance. The ELSE Nuclear Large Area Radiation Monitor ID/Box Counter is a cutting-edge technology that revolutionizes the monitoring and tracking of nuclear materials, providing enhanced safety and peace of mind for the stakeholders involved. In this blog post, we will explore the features, benefits, and potential applications of this innovative solution. Enhanced Monitoring Capabilities: The ELSE Nuclear Large Area Monitor ID/Box Counter is designed to detect and identify radioactive sources accurately. It employs state-of-the-art radiation detection technology, enabling it to identify even the smallest traces of radiation in large areas. This advanced detection capability allows for efficient and comprehensive monitoring of nuclear materials, significantly reducing the risks associated with their transportation and storage. Efficient Tracking and Identification: One of the standout features of the LAM is its ability to track and identify individual radioactive sources within a shipment or storage facility. Each source is equipped with a unique identifier, which is registered and monitored by the system. This meticulous tracking mechanism ensures that every source can be easily located and accounted for, eliminating the possibility of misplacement or unauthorized access. Real-time Data and Analytics: The system continuously collects and analyzes data, providing real-time information about the status of monitored nuclear materials. This includes radiation levels, source identification, location tracking, and any anomalies or deviations from the expected parameters. This data is invaluable for timely decision-making, enabling rapid response in the event of any potential safety or security threats. Streamlined Workflow and Increased Efficiency: By automating the monitoring and tracking process, the LAM streamlines workflow and increases operational efficiency. Previously, manual inspection and tracking of nuclear materials were time-consuming and resource-intensive tasks. However, this innovative system significantly reduces the manpower required while improving the accuracy and reliability of monitoring processes. Applications across Various Sectors: The LAM finds applications in a wide range of sectors that deal with nuclear materials. It is particularly useful in nuclear power plants, research facilities, medical institutions, and transportation networks. Its ability to detect, track, and monitor radioactive sources ensures compliance with stringent safety regulations and minimizes the potential risks associated with mishandling or unauthorized access to these materials. In conclusion, the ELSE Nuclear Large Area Monitor ID/Box Counter represents a significant advancement in the field of nuclear safety. By combining advanced detection capabilities, accurate source tracking, real-time data analytics, and streamlined workflow, this innovative solution enhances the safety and security of nuclear materials. As we strive towards a future with increased reliance on nuclear energy, technologies like LAM ID provide crucial safeguards, ensuring that the benefits of nuclear power are harnessed responsibly. With this system in place, stakeholders can have confidence in the effective monitoring and control of nuclear materials, promoting a safer and more sustainable nuclear industry. RT Technologies is excited to add this product to our growing radiation safety catalog! Still have questions? We are here to help! Give us a call at 770.332.0092, or send us an email at: contact@rtlasersafety.com

The answer is almost always, YES! When using a laser, we must be aware of the dangers of operating one. A laser beam by itself would have a classification that is created by evaluating the power, wavelength, and other factors that can cause harm to the user. Class 4 lasers are the most hazardous lasers because they can cause permanent damage to the eyes or burn the skin. These lasers would be regulated to follow specific guidelines to prevent an accident. For example, most marking lasers alone would be classified as a Class 4 laser. Some manufacturers will place their lasers in an enclosure to protect the operator but not all enclosed lasers have the same safety controls. If this enclosure has been designed correctly, the laser can have its classification lowered. HOW TO DECIDE IF A CUSTOM LASER ENCLOSURE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Because of the hazards, some manufacturers will develop a laser enclosure to protect the operator from the laser beam, but not all safety measures are the same. The enclosures can be built in a way that classifies the laser as a Class 1 laser. Class 1 lasers are very safe but there is a higher safety that can be achieved through CDRH classification. The CDRH classification is the safest classification with the highest safety measures beyond just enclosing the laser. With this classification, it is impossible to create any safety issues unless the safety measures are bypassed or defeated. Another safety factor to look for is if the enclosure is 21 CFR 1040.10 certified. Some lower-quality laser manufacturers skip critical safety features that are critical for a safe laser system. HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR LASER SAFE? With the CDRH Class 1 enclosure, your laser could have a window with glass specifically designed to block the wavelength of the laser beam. This glass allows the operator to see the marking of the laser without the potential of damage to the eyes. The glass should be certified for the wavelength and optical density of the laser. Our ICS 9 Interlock system is designed to block or shut off the laser beam in the event that a door is opened or if there is a need to access the area where the beam can fire. The interlocks are connected to a shutter in the laser enclosure so that in the event of a trigger, the shutter will drop to block the beam. In a CDRH class laser, there is a dual safety shutter circuit to protect against failure. This backup circuit will protect against any possibility of the laser light escaping from the laser when the door is open. INTERLOCK ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE Another safety concern is the gasses that can come from marking certain materials. In a well-built enclosure, there will be a ventilation system that is designed to remove the gasses directly where the laser meets the part and expels fumes to a filter system that cleans the contaminates. This is essential, especially when marking plastics. RT can provide a solution to all of these safety concerns by working with you to provide a custom 'Turnkey' solution! RT Technologies, Inc. designs, supplies, and installs Class 1 Laser Product and Laser Control Area (LCA) enclosures for high-power lasers used in industry and research. Custom Laser Enclosure Projects are designed and managed by our team of laser safety experts. Each project is managed by a Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO). The custom laser room is manufactured by our team of production professionals. All laser enclosure projects are routinely reviewed with customers at key milestones. Still have questions? Please get in touch with us using the button below or by calling us at 770-332-0092. We are confident we can provide you with a turnkey custom laser enclosure whatever your application may be!

Most potential laser blocking curtain customers are typically purchasing the curtains for the first time, and they have many questions and concerns needing to be answered. These laser safety curtains are not your typical curtains. They are used to guard and protect users against exposure to harmful laser beams. Here are just a few facts about laser blocking curtains. The laser safety curtains are designed to be passive guards to enclose an area where Class 3 B or Class 4 lasers are in use. The curtains are used to protect against accidental exposure to the laser beam. The laser blocking curtains protect against laser radiation at lower power densities. All RT laser safety laser blocking products are CE marked and certified to EN 60825-4 The weight of the material is 0.3 lbs/sq. ft. Laser safety curtains protect against exposure to laser beams. Should the white or black side be facing the area with the laser? Both sides will block laser radiation. We encourage customers to use the white side as the laser-blocking side. This enables a higher specification of blocking to be achieved, making the curtain suitable for higher power lasers. What sizes do your curtains come in? All of our curtains are custom made to your specifications, so you get the perfect fit for your area. What is the lead time? The lead time varies between 2 to 4 weeks. This can be shorter or longer depending on orders that come in daily. Do you provide curtain tracks? We can provide you a quote for a curtain track. Often times it is less expensive to source this from a company near you. Can I cover a window with a curtain if I don't want a blind? Absolutely! The curtain and blind material are exactly the same. If you do know what a blind, we have a couple of different options for you. We can sew Velcro onto the material so you can attach it around the window. (no extra cost) We can sew magnets into the material if you have a frame around the window that is magnetic (additional cost). Need a quote? Shoot us an email with the width x height of the curtains you need and we will send you over a quote! Should you have any questions concerning laser safety, please contact us at 770-332-0092 or email us at contact@rtlasersafety.com and we will be happy to educate you on laser blocking curtains.

The EASYSCAN mobile waste characterization monitor (from ELSE Nuclear) allows facilities to take the Counting Room/Hot Lab to the field; Save time and resources while improving operational efficiencies; Easy to transport to new locations. EASYSCAN spectrometric mobile system is a robust and handy system designed to perform an easy, fast and precise spectrometric analysis of radioactive material contained in drums or other containers. Main components are: 🗸 3” X 3” NaI(Tl) scintillators coupled to MCA (4 in total) 🗸 Lead shielding for collimating the scintillator field of view 🗸 Mechanical support structure for detectors 🗸 Control laptop with user-friendly software The EasyScan operates with no moving parts, as it is a completely manual system. This avoids any risk generated by motor-related issues, reducing potential risks caused by improper use. RT Technologies, Inc. 770-332-0092 www.rtlasersafety.com contact@rtlasersafety.com

For the first time, using one easy Emergency RadDecon Kit you can safely, quickly, and significantly remove radioactive material from both yourself (intact skin and hair) and other surfaces. With this all-in-one kit you have everything you need to safely decontaminate yourself, your family, and all your important possessions in the event of a radiation emergency. For more information, please visit our website: Emergency RadDecon Kit May be Used on Intact Human Skin! The kit includes: Synthetic gloves for use during decontamination process (3 pair). Specialized Rad-Wipes (45 per package). Rad-Waste Trash Bags (2). Caution Labels (4) (Radioactive Material) for use with Trash Bags. Instructions for Use conveniently displayed on inside lid of case. MSDS Data Sheets (in manual, one for Each Solution – Color Coded) more information A convenient and sturdy hard plastic carrying case easily identifiable as an Emergency RadDecon Kit™ by its yellow and purple color scheme. A complete Instruction and Information Manual. PLEASE REVIEW ALL ENCLOSED MATERIALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR PRODUCTS Our products are currently in use to remove radioactive material in many nuclear power plants, in nuclear waste facilities and in hospitals with nuclear medicine departments throughout the United States and abroad. With the introduction of our new “all in one kit” we can now offer our products to the general public. Now our scientifically formulated products are available to all emergency staff including first responders, fireman and police. The Quick Decon QDTM Solution is extremely desirable to use for Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) RX Cavity cleaning and use in general at NPP’s because of its unique ability to remove the radioactive contaminants from solution WITHOUT binding or affecting the resin binding sites. The Decon solution has NO Ionics (available free radicals) and contains no detergents ---and thus is ‘inert’ to the resin materials. Thus, the active ‘sites’ for the Rad Waste resins are left uncompromised/unused and available to filter out the targeted contaminants from the RCS, etc. For the above reasons, and because the Quick Decon QDTM solution is 98% H2O, it passes straight through the resins with no negative effects. If you have questions, or would like a quote, please contact us! Contact information below. RT Technologies, Inc. 770-332-0092 www.rtlasersafety.com contact@rtlasersafety.com

Our Large Artical Monitor (LAM) wish Isotope ID, is designed to perform a fast gamma contamination check of large article volumes, tools and other related articles. Measurement results, alarms and malfunctions are displayed by the control console as well as the alarm unit. It's Portable! The LAM system can be easily moved and relocated by the user a result of 4 pivoting and lockable wheels. The mechanical structure is made of stainless steel, all internal and external surfaces are specifically designed to be easily cleaned and decontaminated. It's Smart The control console consists of a touch-screen PC installed on the top of the system, equipped with an ELSE NUCLEAR management software. It's Affordable When compared to current contamination monitors currently on the market. Please contact us for a quote or further information. RT Technologies, Inc. 770-332-0092 contact@rtlasersafety.com www.rtlasersafety.com

We are excited to announce a new product exclusively available from RT Technologies, Inc. The ALARA Shield Tote is a lightweight, lead-equivalent portable shield container that is extremely useful to transport highly radioactive tools, sample containers, etc. The ALARA shield tote can be used by Radiation Safety and Health Physics departments at nuclear facilities or medical facilities/universities to assist in reducing radiation exposure/dose to personnel tasked with transportation of radioactive material. The contemporary design of the shield, coupled with the effective gamma shielding of the lead-equivalent material, makes it a much lighter weight ALARA option (than traditional lead pigs.) Additionally, customized geometries or containers of this lead alternative material can be made upon request. ALARA stands for “as low as reasonably achievable”. ALARA means avoiding exposure to radiation that does not have a direct benefit to you, even if the dose is small. Typical use cases for the ALARA Shield tote are: Transportation of highly radioactive liquid samples contained in 1 liter (or smaller) poly bottles Transportation/storage of radioactive sources or tools Storage/transportation of Steam Generator Eddy Current probes Storage/transportation of high-level radioactive smears/wipes/trash Have more questions? Please email us at contact@rtlasersafety.com, or call us at 770-332-0092.

What should I use to clean my Laser Safety Curtains? After talking with our manufacturer and several industrial laser safety customers, here are some recommendations on how to clean your curtains in a hospital or any medical setting. Lite soap and water may be used Windex or multipurpose cleaner 3M's HB Quat Disinfectant Cleaner Lite soap and water are ok for starters, but using the 3M cleaner has the added benefit of a disinfectant. Below are several statements from 3M's website about the product. 3M's Quat Disinfectant Cleaner is proven in killing the highly infectious hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is the leading cause of cirrhosis and cancer of the liver, the world's ninth largest killer. It's an ideal cleaning disinfectant for non-critical items, including environmental surfaces and patient care items. Not only does it comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard, but the disinfectant cleaner also helps you simplify and standardize your disinfection protocol - all while helping to improve the overall safety of employees and customers/patients. I know there are additional cleaning agents used on the market, but this will give the Hospital Laser Safety Officer or manager a very good idea of what may be used. You are welcome to contact us regarding what cleaning agent you are using today, and we will be happy to address if it is appropriate to clean your laser safety curtains. For more information on our products, please contact RT Technologies, Inc. at 770-332-0092, or email us at contact@rtlasersafety.com.

Do you need a temporary laser enclosure? Our laser blocking screens are portable and can be used as a temporary laser enclosure. This can be an affordable alternative if your budget does not allow for a laser enclosure to be designed and installed. These systems have 360° hinges that allow you to move and position your barrier to fit your needs. Fast and easy to store and it takes up less space than most barrier systems. Choose from standard screens, 2 panels up to 6 panels, or design a system specific to your laser application. Download our brochure for more information. All foldable panels are made with materials that have a laser safety rating of up to 2,500 W/cm2 for 100 seconds (see product detail page for more information). Made to withstand direct and diffusely scattered laser light generated by Class 3B or 4 lasers as specified with ANSI: Z 136.1 – Section 4.4.2.5. All Panels are shipped Assembled! Once delivered, you're ready to go! Contact us and we will be glad to discuss options for your situation. For a quote or more information, please give us a call at 770.332.0092 or email us at contact@rtlasersafety.com.

The Laser Blocking Blinds and the ICS-9 Interlock System are relatively easy to install. If you have a maintenance department, or even someone who likes to put things together and is familiar with wired connections (using instructions), installation of these items should be a piece of cake. Wiring diagrams are also available for our laser interlock systems (additional cost). This diagram will be specific to your installation. This comes in handy when installing multiple rooms, or you just want to make sure you get it right! We also have a short video of the interlock system installation that you can reference. All of our products are delivered with high-quality installation documentation and user manuals. Our team is available during normal business hours to offer technical/installation assistance if required. If you require installation, please give us a call and we can provide you with a quote. For more information on our blinds or interlock systems, please contact RT Technologies, inc. at 770-332-0092, or email us at contact@rtlasersafety.com.

RT Technologies has an enclosure team dedicated to Enclosure Projects. The team is comprised of a design manager, laser safety officer (if needed), and a project manager. The team works closely together to ensure that your enclosure is quoted correctly. Our goal is to make certain the design is perfectly matched to your specifications and delivered on time. Our LSO is also available to certify the enclosure meets all US FDA/CDRH and IEC Laser Safety requirements. The process is outlined below: The easiest way - Fill out our online form Contact us with your enclosure or booth requirements RT will set up a convenient time for a requirement scope review. This call will identify critical details related to the enclosure requirements The team will discuss and agree on any CDRH Laser Safety certification requirements A project manager is assigned and will begin working with the rest of the RT Team to deliver a proposal, usually within one week of the initial requirement scope review conference call All Custom Laser Enclosures include the items listed below: Turn–key Project Management to ensure you get the right laser containment solution. Deliverables include: Consultative Design Meetings (phone or onsite) Complete Drawing Sets; Prototyping Regulatory Certification on all Production Units Design, manufacturing, and installation of enclosures supervised by Staff Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) UV, near infra red, far infra red, and visible light protection CE Marked; EN 60825-4 Certified Certified to Class 1 Level Protection (General Public Access) Industrial laser enclosure design results in maximum ‘up time’ for laser and rugged enclosure structure Easy Service Accessibility built into design Complete FDA/CDRH Certification supplied! Onsite Assembly of laser enclosures (if required) For more information on our enclosures, please contact RT Technologies, inc. at 770-332-0092, or email us at contact@rtlasersafety.com.

The new ICS 9 has NRTL Certification and is approved for use throughout the USA. OSHA’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program recognizes private sector organizations so they can perform certification for certain products to ensure that they meet the requirements of both the construction and general industry OSHA electrical standards. The interlock has been tested by TÜV SÜD America Inc. to IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1 General requirements. The product fulfills the requirements of CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012, UL 61010-1:2012, and EN 61010-1:2010 FLEXIBLE EXPANDABLE SYSTEM The ICS 9 is designed to achieve EN ISO 13849-1 PLe (to achieve performance level ‘e’) The standard ICS-9 has a deep back box so that contactors can also be added to give interlocked 32A single phase and 3 phase mains supplies. The ICS-9 can be connected to other Lasermet Interlock® controllers to operate as a primary or secondary unit. Details and Background The ICS-9 Laser Interlock® Controller is the successor to the highly successful ICS-6 (which it directly replaces). This compact unit can control laser interlocks, magnetic door locks, LED warning signs, and can operate laser shutters. It enables the laser to be powered by controlling the laser safety input. It has feedback monitoring and fault detection. It can be interfaced to Access Control and Fire Detection Systems and it is fitted with an Override to allow controlled access through interlocked doors while also accepting emergency stop inputs. The override is operated either by a push-button (on the inside of a laser-controlled area) or by a keypad-operated override. (e.g. KP-14) The ICS-9 has full start-to-end dual-channel architecture and fault detection to meet the latest safety standards to a much higher level than single-channel systems. It has a simple, easy-to-use control panel and can be connected directly to nine interlocks (or groups of interlocks). The standard ICS-9 has 9 volt-free interlock operator output contacts which may be used for various purposes including: Switching laser power Controlling beam shutters Operating the laser’s interlock input Controlling door locks Have questions or need a quote? Please contact us at 770.332.0092 or contact@rtlasersafety.com