Training
Radiation Safety for Laboratory Workers
Aimed at those working predominantly with unsealed radioactive sources, typically in a research, radiopharmaceutical or hospital environment
| Date | Multiple dates available |
| Cost |
$605 incl GST
|
| Venue | ANSTO New Illawarra Road Lucas Heights NSW 2234 |
| Register: 8 April 2020 | |
| Register: 14 October 2020 | |
Course Objective
Develop sufficient radiation protection knowledge and skills to recognise:
- the need for an operational and management framework for the safety and security of radioactive substances
- their radiation safety responsibilities when working in a controlled or supervised area with radioactive substances
Audience
Personnel that have operational or management responsibilities for radioactive substances as part of their work including at:
- research facilities, such as laboratory technicians, visiting researchers, post docs, or academics
- radiopharmaceutical production facilities, such as quality assurance and production workers
- hospitals, such as in nuclear medicine or oncology departments
Course Content
- Scientific Background
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Radiation Protection Principles
- Radiation Safety in Laboratories
- Handling Techniques in the Laboratory
- Detection and Measurement
- Practical: Surface Contamination Survey
- Legislation and Codes of Practice
- Emergency Preparedness and Response