Training

Safe Use of Industrial Gauges

Aimed at those working with fixed radiation gauges incorporating gamma or neutron sources, portable moisture/density gauges, and borehole logging equipment incorporating radiation sources

Date	Multiple dates available
Cost	$605 incl. GST
Venue	ANSTO New Illawarra Road Lucas Heights NSW 2234
Register: 25 September 2019
Register: 4 March 2020
Register: 17 June 2020
Register: 9 September 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 fixed radiation gauges, portable moisture/density gauges, or borehole logging equipment in industries such as mining, oil and gas, geotechnical engineering, manufacturing, construction, or agriculture.

NB those working with fixed or portable x-ray gauges are recommended to attend the Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment training course.

Course content

Radiation in the Environment
Scientific Background
Biological Effects of Radiation
Radiation Protection Principles
External & Internal Radiation Hazards
Instrumentation, Personal Dosimeters & Monitoring
Legislation, Codes of Practice & Responsibilities
Industrial Gauges
Risk Assessments
Transport
Practical: Gauge Inspection
Practical: Transporting an Industrial Gauge
Storage & Waste Management
Incident Preparedness and Response