Radiation safety is a critical requirement in environments where radioactive substances or radiation-generating equipment are used. This program provides participants with the scientific, technical, and regulatory foundations necessary to perform the duties of a Radiation Safety Officer. Through theoretical instruction, practical workshops, and hands-on exercises, trainees will gain the competence required to manage radiation hazards, implement protection programs, and ensure compliance with legislation and codes of practice.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the need for an operational and management framework for radiation safety and security.
- Formulate and implement an effective radiation protection program.
- Comply with relevant regulations, standards, and statutory requirements.
- Apply scientific knowledge to assess hazards, monitor exposure, and respond to radiation incidents.
Day 1: Radiation Fundamentals, Biological Effects & Protection Principles
Module 1: Radiation Fundamentals and Scientific Background
- Radiation in the environment
- Scientific background of ionizing radiation
- Types and sources of radiation
- Radiation interaction with matter
- Units of radiation measurement
Module 2: Biological Effects and Radiation Protection
- Biological effects of radiation exposure
- Deterministic and stochastic effects
- Radiation protection principles (Time, Distance, Shielding)
- ALARA principle application
- Responsibilities of radiation workers
Practical Workshop
- Scientific background exercises
- Radiation protection calculations
Day 2: Radiation Hazards, Monitoring, Dosimetry & X-Ray Safety
Module 3: Radiation Hazards and Monitoring
- External radiation hazards
- §Internal radiation hazards
- Radiation monitoring techniques
- Instrumentation and personal dosimeters
- Dose assessment and exposure monitoring
Module 4: X-Ray Systems and Regulatory Requirements
- X-ray equipment and operating principles
- X-ray hazards and control measures
- Legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
- Radiation safety requirements and compliance obligations
- Practical dose rate survey
Practical Workshop
- Radiation monitoring exercises
- Dose rate measurements and interpretation
Day 3: RSO Responsibilities, Contamination Control & Incident Management
Module 5: Radiation Safety Officer Duties and Operational Controls
- Role and responsibilities of a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)Contamination control and prevention
- Surface contamination monitoring
- Shielding principles and effectiveness evaluation
- Storage and waste management of radioactive materials
- Safe transport of radioactive materials
Module 6: Radiation Risk Management and Emergency Response
- Laboratory design and engineering controls
- Radiation risk assessment methodologies
- Radiation management plans
- Source security requirements
- Incident preparedness and emergency response procedures
- Investigation and reporting of radiation incidents
Final Workshop
- Surface contamination survey exercise
- Shielding effectiveness demonstration
- Incident preparedness and response scenarios
- Comprehensive RSO case study and practical assessment
- Radiation Safety Officers in research, medical, industrial, governmental, manufacturing, supply, or servicing sectors.
- Individuals requiring detailed understanding of ionising radiation, radiation protection, regulatory compliance, and emergency response.