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Employer Purchased Insufficient Lead Apron For Fluoroscopy Work - Breaking State Law And Hospital Policy

Location: Oregon

So I recently discovered the lead apron I've been using at work for interventional fluoroscopy work has been insufficient. I have been using this lead for various fluoroscopic procedures in the hospital for at least the last 5 years. Prior to that I was using one that had been removed from service due to damage and I don't know how thick it was

State Law and Hospital policy dictate lead thickness shall be no less than 0.25mm, with a recommended thickness of 0.5mm. The lead provided for me was 0.175mm. Needless to say I'm concerned and upset. Based on my research, 0.25mm protects you from 75% of x-ray radiation at the kVp we use, with 0.5mm protecting about 99%. With a quick search, I can't find much information on 0.175mm but feel it's safe to assume it's less.

Actions are being taken to remedy this at work. My question is if anyone should be held liable for this and what kind of case I'd have. In addition, would I want to seek out an OSHA lawyer? Or, perhaps discuss with my Union?

Thanks for the advice!

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Employer Purchased Insufficient Lead Apron For Fluoroscopy Work - Breaking State Law And Hospital Policy

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