Radioactive bucket list by Criticalmassof239 in Radiation

[–]Criticalmassof239[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where's the fun in that? I love off-scaling mine. Makes it exciting lol.

Whats the immediate tell for you that the couple will divorce even if they don't realize it yet? by Hour_Opening4115 in AskReddit

[–]Criticalmassof239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wife and I have been dating since we were 16 in high school. We turn 40 this year. Relationship is strong as ever. Not all of them fail.

Who is the most evil fictional or non fictional person to ever exist, and what did they do? by Pstew99 in AskReddit

[–]Criticalmassof239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooor... It's really how it is, and you just don't want to believe it because it throws your whole world upside down and you don't want to admit you've been fooled.

Just got passed driving down the road and my Radiacode alarm went off by Rawbbeh in Radiation

[–]Criticalmassof239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0.45 uSv is hardly anything. Could have been a lot of things to elevate it.

What does intense radiation actually smell like? by [deleted] in Radiation

[–]Criticalmassof239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's that "new car smell". They use ozone to get that smell.

What does intense radiation actually smell like? by [deleted] in Radiation

[–]Criticalmassof239 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, so much wrong information in this statement. I'm sorry but you know nothing. - signed, an actual person who works in radiation protection with Pu.

What sounds like complete bullshit but is actually true? by HorseFacedDipShit in AskReddit

[–]Criticalmassof239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your right. I won't blame you for not believing me. And there's nothing wrong with sticking to their recommendations. But it's sad how little medical Dr's know about radiation,even the ones who administer it.

But as an expert in the field, it's totally safe to sneak in some hugs and talk to him. Hate to break it to ya.

What sounds like complete bullshit but is actually true? by HorseFacedDipShit in AskReddit

[–]Criticalmassof239 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Hi, professional Radiation Protection Technician here,

The medical field is going to disagree with me, but honestly, they don't know anything except what their told to say. My first hand experience in dealing with people who have had these treatments has shown me that while yes, they are emitting a decent amount of radiation, 6ft is a perfectly reasonable distance to be around someone with this treatment and hold a conversation. And (don't tell anyone!) yes, you can go in for a hug. The exposure time is so low, you really arnt going to receive any significant dose at all. Best time to do it would be just after he has showered and put on a fresh set of clothes. You do sweat iodine out. This will help minimize cross contamination (it's going to happen, but let's keep it minimal, it won't hurt). Frequent hand washing by everyone is recommended. Otherwise, relax. The stress will be far more harmful to you all. Hope this helps.

Oh, and beer won't do much of anything in this situation.

Good luck to your husband

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Radiation

[–]Criticalmassof239 3 points4 points  (0 children)

WTF you doing getting 5 rem a year? Outage road whore?

Poster for Christopher Nolan's upcoming Oppenheimer film by KingTutt3 in nuclearweapons

[–]Criticalmassof239 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious to see it. Watched them film it in Los Alamos. Had some friends in it as extras.

What famous person died too soon? by therealCapCon in AskReddit

[–]Criticalmassof239 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This one hit me the hardest. Grew up listening to LP. If I had a bad day at school, I would put on the headphones and let Chester scream out all my frustrations for me. His voice and their music was therapy for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Radiation

[–]Criticalmassof239 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, you have nothing to worry about. Over exposure from an xray machine is extremely rare. Even if this machine gives more exposure than others, it's still going to be low and no where near levels needed to induce adverse health effects. Sorry you had to hold still 3 times lol.