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INTRODUCTION

To ensure the safe use of ionizing radiation for employees engaged in radiation-related profession, this 2-day course is designed for those with little or no knowledge of radiation to handle various radioactive materials and/or irradiating apparatus safely at work.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course participants will acquire knowledge to exercise safe handling of radioactive materials and/or irradiating apparatus during the course of their work.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Basic atomic and nuclear theory, including atomic and nuclear structures

• Radioactivity, properties of gamma and other particulate emissions

• Quantities and units: radioactivity, half-life, dose and dose rate, energy

• Production of x-rays: atomic and bremstrahlung

• Interaction of radiation with matter, ionisation, excitation, photoelectric effect, Compton Scattering, pair production

• Biological effects of radiation

• Principles of radiation protection

• Shielding calculations, calculate dose from dose-rate, inverse square law

• Radiation instruments for detection and measurement  – personal dosimeter, survey meters, area monitors

• Legislation, dose limits, personal monitoring, responsibilities of the licensee

• Labeling of radiation areas and radiation sources, storage of radioactive sources, source movement records, transportation of sources.

• Accidents. Emergency Procedures. Contingency plans

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Company radiation safety officers who are responsible for the safe use and transport of radioactive sources or the use of x-ray machines, and workers who need to handle radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus. Besides providing basic knowledge on radiation protection, this course also prepares participants for the L5/L6 (non-NDT work) licence qualifying test.

COURSE METHODOLOGY

• 2 full-day course

• Classroom lectures

• Medium of instructions: English

EXAMINATION

Arrangement will be made for participants to take a test after course completion.

ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited under the Registered Safety Officer's Continuing Professional Development Programme. Participants will gain 14 SDUs upon completion of the course. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance rate.

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Last updated on 24 Sep 08