https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/clinical-discussions/29070/xrays-safe-distance hi does anyone know what the safe distance is from the X-ray machine when exposing the X-ray? I think As long as you are 2 meters away from the machine you are safe. Am i right in thinking this or am I totally wrong? thanks for any help en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/162576?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 01 Dec 2015 22:54:55 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:d872e691-414b-4143-8bab-49f39b74041eSteph Worsley<p>don&#39;t forget lead glasses as well.</p> <p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/162573?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 01 Dec 2015 22:07:15 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:c7f8abd3-ef8e-4e40-bcac-6a0ac122b26bNick Shackleton <p>2 meters only quarters your dose of radiation. Inverse square law. You should either be out the room or behind shielding. If you do need to remain in the room during exposure remember to wear dose badge, lead gown, sleeves and thyroid shield. And stay as far away from primary beam as possible&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/162568?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 01 Dec 2015 19:23:07 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e3a14a57-07c3-4775-8dd5-1c78bd8009adEms<p>I probably wouldn&#39;t use the word &quot;safe&quot; but yes, I think most scatter radiation loses it&#39;s energy after 2 metres.</p> <p>I&#39;d still be using a protective screen and lead gown etc. though!!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>