Lead Castles & Shielding

Heavy, Sensitive — And Too Often Poorly Tracked

Lead blankets, lead castles, shielding panels and other radiological barriers are essential to protect workers, limit exposure, or confine sources.

Yet on site, their management is often manual, fragmented, or entirely informal.
They are moved, stored “temporarily”, or modified — without real traceability.

Common field issues

• No clear record for each shielding element (weight, type, specifications, assignment)
• Difficulty proving correct use or justifying protection calculations
• Shields misplaced, dismantled, or modified without declaration or traceability
• Materials stored chaotically, on site or awaiting sorting
• No formal evidence available during radiological protection or safety audits

How BROLZ helps

BROLZ brings a clear, simple, and structured logic to managing radiological shielding equipment.

Key features:

• Individual record for each shielding element (type, material, density, weight, unique ID…)
• Visualisation of inventory by zone, project, or usage
• Full history of movements, assignments, and dismantling
• Ability to link technical documents (dose calculations, authorisations, RP sheets…)
• Traceability of modifications (addition, removal, adaptation)
• On-site scanning for instant identification of the right equipment
• Tracking of available, in-use, or maintenance stock

What changes with BROLZ

• Fewer non-conformities, stronger rigour during inspections
• Clear inventory of available lead castles and shielding equipment
• Immediate proof during ASN requests or internal audits
• Better planning of RP needs ahead of interventions
• Professionalised management of heavy, mobile protective assets

Coming soon: A practical guide

We are preparing a dedicated guide to radiological shielding management, including:

• Main shield types (castles, panels, blankets, directional barriers…)
• Standard record templates for each equipment type
• Guidance for multi-site or decommissioning contexts
• Frequent pitfalls to avoid and proven field practices

The guide will be published soon in our use case library. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.

Shielding is not just about lead. It’s about method and proof of control.

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