Safe Use of Industrial Gauges

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
• Storage & Waste Management
• Incident Preparedness and Response

COVID-19 Update - Radiation Safety Training Courses 
Radiation training courses have now resumed. To support the health and safety of our visitors and teams we have implemented a number of additional measures. Our courses may be delivered slightly differently however this will not impact your overall learning experience. If you have any questions please reach out to our team at radiationservices@ansto.gov.au