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Course Overview

This course is aimed at discussing the theoretical and hands-on information required to prepare an individual to perform the role of an effective radiation safety officer. It is also useful as an overall introductory training for anyone who is exposed to radioactive materials or plays a role similar to that of a radiation safety officer.

Participants will study the technical details required to perform as a radiation safety officer and become equipped to lead businesses and industries that occupy radioactive materials and radiation generating equipment. This training program will also enable your organisation to meet the requirements of accreditation bodies that outline the regulatory requirements and suggestions in your region.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a radiation safety officer? Safety officers are responsible for implementing safety programs in their facilities, keeping relevant documentation, and ensuring that regulatory requirements are met - this course trains safety officers and other individuals in similar positions to achieve these goals with the required knowledge and practice to do so.

Course Objectives

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.
Recognise the legislative structures and regulations for radiation safety.

Course Outline

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
Radiation Physics Fundamental Theories

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRAINING TO HANDLE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Radiation Safety Training
Personnel Dosimetry
Area Surveys
Calibration and QC of Instrumentation
License Requirements

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