Training

General Radiation Safety Officer Training

Aimed at the delegated Radiation Safety Officer responsible for radioactive substances and/or radiation apparatus. This course is well suited to those working in research or medical industries

Date	Tue 12 Mar at 9.00am - Thu 5 Sep at 5.00pm
Cost	$1,650 incl. GST
Venue	ANSTO New Illawarra Road Lucas Heights NSW 2234
Register: 12-14 March 2019
Register: 25-27 June 2019
Register: 3-5 September 2019

Course Objective

Develop sufficient radiation protection knowledge and skills to be able to:

recognise the need for an operational and management framework for the safety and security of radioactive substances and radiation apparatus
formulate and implement a radiation protection program
comply with regulations, standards and requirements

Audience

Personnel that have operational or management responsibilities for radioactive substances and/or radiation apparatus as part of their work:

as a Radiation Safety Officer in industries such as research, medical, government, manufacturing, supply or servicing
in a role that requires a detailed understanding of the science of ionising radiation, radiation safety and security, and emergency response

Course Content

Scientific Background
Workshop: Scientific Background
Ionising Radiation in the Environment
Biological Effects of Radiation
Radiation Protection Principles
External Radiation Hazards
Internal Radiation Hazards
Detection and Measurement
Practical: Dose Rate Survey
Working with X-Ray Equipment
Role of a Radiation Safety Officer
Workshop: Radiation Protection Calculations
Legislation and Codes of Practice
Practical: Surface Contamination Survey
Practical: Shielding Effectiveness
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Workshop: Incident Scenarios
Lecture & Workshop: Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials
Working with Unsealed Sources
Workshop: Developing a Radiation Management Plan
Source Security

Tour: OPAL (Open Pool Australian Lightwater) reactor