What is the course about?
This course teaches the basic principles of radiation protection in relation to all standard industrial uses of ionizing radiation: Sealed radioactive sources, unsealed (open) radioactive material, and x-ray generators.

1. Radiation Awareness - X-ray
Awareness training for those working with X-rays. Topics include basic concepts, administrative requirements and practical radiation protection including monitoring techniques. A good course for users of x-ray analytical equipment and x-ray detection or inspection systems.
Course Duration – 1 – 2 Hours.

2. Radiation Awareness - Sealed Sources
Awareness training focusing on work with sealed radioactive sources. The basic concepts, administrative requirements and practical radiation protection (including monitoring techniques) are included. Ideal for those working with sealed sources in gauges and logging tools.
Course Duration – 1 – 2 Hours.

3. Radiation Awareness - Unsealed Sources
An awareness course teaching practical radiation protection for those working with unsealed (open) radioactive sources. Course material includes the basic concepts, administrative requirements, handling of waste and practical radiation protection, including both dose rate and contamination monitoring techniques. The perfect course for laboratory radioisotope users and those working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials.
Course Duration – 1 – 2 Hours.

3. Radiation Safety for Managers
For those who have some responsibility for radiation safety but little background knowledge of the subject. Emphasis is on regulatory requirements and the management of radiation safety in the workplace. This course is ideally suited to employers, managers and health and safety personnel.
Course Duration – 1 – 2 Hours.

What to get out of this course?
Attending this course, you will:

• Gain an insight into the various types of ionizing radiations; their nature and properties;
• Become familiar with terminology used in radiation protection;
• Understand why it is important to keep radiation exposure 'as low as reasonably practicable' and how this can be achieved in practice;
• Find out about the relevant requirements of legislation governing:

1. Occupational exposure to radiation
2. Keeping radioactive material
3. The accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste
4. The security and other requirements for High Activity Sealed Sources
5. The transport of radioactive material

• Understand how the principles of radiation protection can be put into practice to achieve a good standard of radiation safety in the workplace;
• Learn good working practice such as effective use of radiation monitors, and dealing with emergencies;
• Know what is required of those taking on the role of Radiation Safety Officer.

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