Radiation Safety - Safely Working with Radioactive Materials

courses Syllabus

Introduction:

This highly interactive training courses equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to manage both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation materials safely and confidently. It emphasizes personnel health and safety and environmental protection in various sectors where radioactive materials are commonly used, stored, and disposed of.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this courses, participants will be able to:

• Conduct radiation exposure assessments effectively.
• Differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Determine the effects of radiation exposure on personnel.
• Develop and implement radiation control procedures.
• Safely transport, transfer, and dispose of radiation materials.

courses Content:

Day 1: Fundamentals of Radiation Safety

Detailed:

• Understanding radiation and its types.
• Overview of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources.
• Assessing risks associated with radiation.
• Commonly used radiation materials in various industries.

Day 2: Effects of Radiation on the Human Body

Detailed:

• Units of radiation exposure and dose concentrations.
• Biological effects of radiation on the human body.
• Categorizing radiation exposure effects.
• Acute and delayed effects of radiation exposure.

Day 3: Radiation Exposure Risk Assessment

Detailed:

• Elements of exposure assessment.
• Identifying potential radiation exposure pathways.
• Evaluating short and long-term effects of radiation.
• Estimating impacts of radioactive chemicals and particulates.

Day 4: Radiation Management & Control Procedures

Detailed:

• Security measures for radioactive materials.
• Monitoring and detection methods for radiation exposure.
• Radiation protection solutions: time, distance, and shielding.
• Laboratory radiation safety processes and procedures.

Day 5: Radiation Management Principles

Detailed:

• Safe disposal, transport, and transfer of radioactive materials.
• Procurement and quarantine procedures for radiation materials.
• Precautions and safety procedures for radiation management.