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Originally Posted by TorpX
Years ago, I worked for a materials testing company. They trained us field techs to use a nuclear density guage; I forget who manufactured them. We were given all sorts of cautions and proceedures related to the radiation hazards. I think the radiation source was cesium. The theoretical stuff was interesting, but as it turned out I hardly ever touch one. I wonder about the precautions they must take with them now (this was before 9/11).
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Reminds me of the stories I used to hear about the state troopers who used the first gen radar guns. Apparently, the lads used to rest the guns in their laps when they weren't pointing them out of the vehicle; the devices allegedly caused several of the troopers' sterilization from radiation exposure to their swimmer factories.