A radiation protection device for shielding radiation emitted by a radiation source is provided. A first radiation protection panel of the device has a recess and a first through bore. A second radiation protection panel of the device is adjustable relative to the first panel in a way such that the recess can be covered by the second panel. The second panel has a second through bore. A connection element of the device is directly attached to a holding element. The connection element extends through both through bores. The second panel is directly attached to the connection element in a rotatable manner. The connection element, the first through bore and the second through bore are located at a center position of the first panel. The recess is dimensioned to receive a human arm.
