Introduction:
The purpose of this course is to provide both the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to train a person for the job of a radiation safety officer. Anyone who is exposed to radioactive materials or performs work akin to that of a radiation safety officer may find it helpful as an all-encompassing introduction to the field.
Participants will get the technical knowledge necessary to operate as a radiation safety officer as well as the leadership skills necessary to manage organizations that deal with radioactive materials and radiation-generating machinery. This training program will also help your organization satisfy the standards set by accreditation authorities that describe the local regulations and recommendations.
What are a radiation safety officer’s duties and responsibilities? This course provides safety officers and other people in similar positions with the knowledge and skills they need to accomplish these goals. Safety officers are accountable for implementing safety programs in their facilities, maintaining pertinent documentation, and making sure that legal requirements are met.
Course Objectives
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Upon completing this Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course successfully, participants will be able to:
- Understand basic radiation physics and its characteristics
- Discuss concepts such as absorption and scattering, photoelectric effects, Compton scattering, HVL, and particulate radiation
- Use proper radiographic and radiation monitoring equipment such as X-ray and gamma-ray devices
- Identify and procure the appropriate radiation protection materials
- Recognize the legislative structures and regulations for radiation safety
Organizational Benefits
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Companies who nominate their employees to participate in this Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course can benefit in the following ways:
- Thrive in an environment that assigns significance to employee safety with robust managerial and executive protection protocols
- Benefit from training your employees on the definition and importance of safety information, along with the different roles played in the radiation safety guidelines
- Document your radiation safety information systematically and efficiently
- Improve productivity by teaching your staff about the radiation safety work process and how it fits into the overall organizational work processes
- Achieve improved radiation safety, higher employee morale, increased productivity, and reduced costs of damage control
- Assess your radiation safety rating by evaluating its effectiveness to reduce injuries, illnesses and identifying and eliminating workplace hazards
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Personal Benefits
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Individuals who participate in this Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course can gain from it in the following ways:
- Improve your performance through higher efficiency and greater worker productivity by being aware of radiation safety-related risks
- Engage in conversations about radiation safety, leading to improved occupational safety and better overall communication
- Avoid personal injuries by following predetermined safety parameters and best practices
- Learn how to perform a radiation safety study from experienced professionals: collecting information, selecting the team, leading a meeting, and documenting the results
- Focus on human factors issues to analyse radiation safety procedures in areas such as start-up, shutdown, and maintenance
- Get an opportunity to work through hands-on exercises in detail to gain the skills needed to facilitate a radiation safety study
- Gain the skills to plan, manage, facilitate, and scribe for a radiation safety study
Who Should Attend?
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This Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course would be suitable for:
- Radiation safety officers in testing laboratories, academic laboratories, oil industries, medical facilities, or any other organizations
- HSE managers, supervisors, officers
- Radiologists, Medical Physicists, Lecturers, and Researchers
- Any radiation personnel working in a direct or surrounding a restricted radiation area
- All those who are in direct contact with ionizing radiation sources
Course Outline
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MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO RADIATION
- What is Radiation?
- Types of Radiation Sources (ionizing & non-ionizing)
- Fundamentals of Ionising Radiation
- Type, Characteristics & Sources of Ionising Radiation
- Understanding the Risk from Radiation
- Man-Made Radiation Materials
- Applications of Ionising Radiation
- Case Study:Â Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
- Radiation Physics Fundamental Theories
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MODULE 2: RADIATION MATHEMATICS & PRINCIPLES
- Mathematics Principles Relevant to Radiation
- Physics Principles
- Atomic Structure and Physics
- Units of Radiation and Radioactivity
- Sealed Source Leak Checks
- Types of Ionizing Radiations
- Radiation Shielding Principles
- Units of Radiation Risk
- Use of Pocket Dosimeters
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MODULE 3: BIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF EXPOSURE
- Units of Radiation Exposure and Dose Concentrations
- Acute Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
- Long Term Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
- Principles of Radiation Protection (ALARA)
- Categorising Radiation Exposure Effects
- Exposure to Radiation
- Dose Limits of Acceptable Radiation Exposure
- Case Study: Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
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MODULE 4: PACKAGING MATERIAL
- Radioactive Materials Package Requirements
- Dose Rates and Removable Contamination of Packages
- Marking and Labelling of Packages
- Shipping Papers
- Shipping by Aircraft
- Excepted Packages
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MODULE 5: ASSESSMENT & MEASUREMENT CONTROLS
- Measurement Instrumentation (Dosimeter & Dose-meter)
- Radiation Safety & Protection Controls (Internal & External)
- Key Exposure Assessment Elements
- Determining Potential Radiation Exposure Pathways
- Understanding Radiation Exposure and its Short- and Long-Term Effects
- Evaluating Exposure Duration and Concentrations
- Estimating Radioactive Chemical and/or Particulate Impacts
- Case Study: Review of Work Tasks that Utilise Radioactive Material
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MODULE 6: STANDARDS & REGULATORY FACTORS
- AEA Standards and CoP
- UAE- FANR Radiation Protection Regulations
- Security of Radioactive Materials
- Radiation Exposure Monitoring and Detection Methods
- Radiation Protection Solutions (time, distance & shielding)
- Laboratory Radiation Safety Processes
- Radiation Precautions and Safety Procedures
- Classification of Working Areas
- Transportation of Radioactive Materials (DOT, UN, IAEA, IATA)
- Developing Radiation Material Storage & Handling Procedure
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MODULE 7: PLANNING & DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
- Radiation Protection Management System Structure
- RPO Responsibilities
- Radiation Emergency Response Plan
- Waste Disposal of Radioactive Materials
- Transport and Transfer of Radioactive Materials
- Safe Procurement and Quarantine of Radiation Materials
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MODULE 8: TRAINING TO HANDLE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
- Radiation Safety Training
- Personnel Dosimetry
- Area Surveys
- Calibration and QC of Instrumentation
- License Requirements
Method of Instruction:
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Online
Course Duration:
5 days
Type of Certificate Issued:
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Certificate in Radiation Safety
You can choose any of the three below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
Training Cost: N 150,000
To Register:Â call +234 7036 2486 14
Email: [email protected]
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