In every public building there is a necessity and responsibility for safety to be of paramount importance and that includes stringent protection against any fire outbreak. This is particularly important in healthcare environments such as hospitals and care homes where there will be many infirm or elderly occupants with limited mobility for whom having to […]
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The importance of lead-lined doors for healthcare
Many environments place particular demands on their doors, with requirements including fire resistance and soundproofing. Some of these – notably buildings used by the public such as schools, hospitals and government offices – are also regulated to ensure that minimum standards are met. When we consider doors for healthcare facilities such as hospitals, dental surgeries […]
Read MoreWhy X ray doors are important
It makes sense when explaining what X ray doors are, and why they’re important, to have an understanding of what an X ray actually is, so we’ll begin there. What is an X ray? It is a form of electromagnetic radiation – the most obvious and well-known example of which is visible light – with […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know about doors for healthcare
Many environments such as schools and public buildings place particular demands on their doors, with requirements including fire resistance and soundproofing. Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, dental surgeries and veterinary clinics can have even more demanding requirements, due to the nature of the activities that take place within them. Hygiene, and the absolute necessity to […]
Read MoreX ray doors – what, where, and why?
Let’s begin with a brief look at X-rays themselves, so we know what we’re referring to, before getting into the detail of X-ray doors and where and why they are used. What exactly are X rays? They are a form of electromagnetic radiation, with wavelengths between 0.01 and 10 nanometres. Thus their wavelengths are longer […]
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