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 & Scientific Background
- Radiation in the environment
- Scientific background of ionising radiation
- Biological effects of radiation
- Radiation protection principles
- Workshop: Scientific background exercises
Day 2: Radiation Hazards, Monitoring & Dosimetry
- External radiation hazards
- Internal radiation hazards
- Instrumentation & personal dosimeters
- Monitoring techniques
- Workshop: Radiation protection calculations
Day 3: X-Ray Systems, Hazards & Regulatory Framework
- X-ray equipment and operating principles
- X-ray hazards and control measures
- Practical: Dose rate survey
- Legislation & codes of practice
- Responsibilities of radiation workers
Day 4: Contamination Control, Shielding & RSO Duties
- §Practical: Surface contamination survey
- §Practical: Shielding effectiveness
- §Role and responsibilities of a Radiation Safety Officer
- §Storage & waste management
- §Lecture & workshop: Safe transport of radioactive materials
Day 5: Radiation Risk Management, Security & Incident Response
- Laboratory design & engineering controls
- Radiation risk assessment
- Radiation management plans
- Source security requirements
- Workshop: Incident preparedness and response scenarios
- 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.