The radiographer should not handle the lead foils from film packets unless the hands are protected with gloves

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Normal handling of intact lead foil used in intraoral film packets and lead sealed in aprons and thyroid collars will not present a hazard to the radiographer. Normal handling of intact lead foil used in intraoral film packets and lead sealed in aprons and thyroid collars will not present a hazard to the radiographer.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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