Course Overview

This course is aimed at discussing the theoretical and hands-on information required to prepare an individual to perform the role of an effective radiation safety officer. It is also useful as an overall introductory training for anyone who is exposed to radioactive materials or plays a role similar to that of a radiation safety officer.

Participants will study the technical details required to perform as a radiation safety officer and become equipped to lead businesses and industries that occupy radioactive materials and radiation generating equipment. This training program will also enable your organisation to meet the requirements of accreditation bodies that outline the regulatory requirements and suggestions in your region.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a radiation safety officer? Safety officers are responsible for implementing safety programs in their facilities, keeping relevant documentation, and ensuring that regulatory requirements are met ­- this course trains safety officers and other individuals in similar positions to achieve these goals with the required knowledge and practice to do so.

This Zoe training course will empower you with the skills to implement, follow, and improve radiation safety programs effectively.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course successfully, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic radiation physics and its characteristics
• Discuss concepts such as absorption and scattering, photoelectric effects, Compton scattering, HVL, and particulate radiation
• Use proper radiographic and radiation monitoring equipment such as X-ray and gamma-ray devices
• Identify and procure the appropriate radiation protection materials
• Recognise the legislative structures and regulations for radiation safety

Training Methodology

This collaborative Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course will comprise the following training methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars & Presentations
• Group Discussions
• Assignments
• Case Studies & Functional Exercises

Comparable to all our training programs, this course also follows the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.

Organisational Benefits

Companies who nominate their employees to participate in this Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course can benefit in the following ways:

• Thrive in an environment that assigns significance to employee safety with robust managerial and executive protection protocols
• Benefit from training your employees on the definition and importance of safety information, along with the different roles played in the radiation safety guidelines
• Document your radiation safety information systematically and efficiently
• Improve productivity by teaching your staff about the radiation safety work process and how it fits into the overall organisational work processes
• Achieve improved radiation safety, higher employee morale, increased productivity, and reduced costs of damage control
• Assess your radiation safety rating by evaluating its effectiveness to reduce injuries, illnesses and identifying and eliminating workplace hazards

Personal Benefits

Individuals who participate in this Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course can gain from it in the following ways:

• Improve your performance through higher efficiency and greater worker productivity by being aware of radiation safety-related risks
• Engage in conversations about radiation safety, leading to improved occupational safety and better overall communication
• Avoid personal injuries by following predetermined safety parameters and best practices
• Learn how to perform a radiation safety study from experienced professionals: collecting information, selecting the team, leading a meeting, and documenting the results
• Focus on human factors issues to analyse radiation safety procedures in areas such as start-up, shutdown, and maintenance
• Get an opportunity to work through hands-on exercises in detail to gain the skills needed to facilitate a radiation safety study
• Gain the skills to plan, manage, facilitate, and scribe for a radiation safety study

Who Should Attend?

This Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course would be suitable for:

• Radiation safety officers in testing laboratories, academic laboratories, oil industries, medical facilities, or any other organisations
• HSE managers, supervisors, officers
• Radiologists, Medical Physicists, Lecturers, and Researchers
• Any radiation personnel working in a direct or surrounding a restricted radiation area
• All those who are in direct contact with ionizing radiation sources

Course Outline

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO RADIATION

• What is Radiation?
• Types of Radiation Sources (ionizing & non-ionizing)
• Fundamentals of Ionising Radiation
• Type, Characteristics & Sources of Ionising Radiation
• Understanding the Risk from Radiation
• Man-Made Radiation Materials
• Applications of Ionising Radiation
• Case Study: Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
• Radiation Physics Fundamental Theories

MODULE 2: RADIATION MATHEMATICS & PRINCIPLES

• Mathematics Principles Relevant to Radiation
• Physics Principles
• Atomic Structure and Physics
• Units of Radiation and Radioactivity
• Sealed Source Leak Checks
• Types of Ionizing Radiations
• Radiation Shielding Principles
• Units of Radiation Risk
• Use of Pocket Dosimeters

MODULE 3: BIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF EXPOSURE

• Units of Radiation Exposure and Dose Concentrations
• Acute Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
• Long Term Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
• Principles of Radiation Protection (ALARA)
• Categorising Radiation Exposure Effects
• Exposure to Radiation
• Dose Limits of Acceptable Radiation Exposure
• Case Study: Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

MODULE 4: PACKAGING MATERIAL

• Radioactive Materials Package Requirements
• Dose Rates and Removable Contamination of Packages
• Marking and Labelling of Packages
• Shipping Papers
• Shipping by Aircraft
• Excepted Packages

MODULE 5: ASSESSMENT & MEASUREMENT CONTROLS

• Measurement Instrumentation (Dosimeter & Dose-meter)
• Radiation Safety & Protection Controls (Internal & External)
• Key Exposure Assessment Elements
• Determining Potential Radiation Exposure Pathways
• Understanding Radiation Exposure and its Short- and Long-Term Effects
• Evaluating Exposure Duration and Concentrations
• Estimating Radioactive Chemical and/or Particulate Impacts
• Case Study: Review of Work Tasks that Utilise Radioactive Material

MODULE 6: STANDARDS & REGULATORY FACTORS

• AEA Standards and CoP
• UAE- FANR Radiation Protection Regulations
• Security of Radioactive Materials
• Radiation Exposure Monitoring and Detection Methods
• Radiation Protection Solutions (time, distance & shielding)
• Laboratory Radiation Safety Processes
• Radiation Precautions and Safety Procedures
• Classification of Working Areas
• Transportation of Radioactive Materials (DOT, UN, IAEA, IATA)
• Developing Radiation Material Storage & Handling Procedure

MODULE 7: PLANNING & DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

• Radiation Protection Management System Structure
• RPO Responsibilities
• Radiation Emergency Response Plan
• Waste Disposal of Radioactive Materials
• Transport and Transfer of Radioactive Materials
• Safe Procurement and Quarantine of Radiation Materials

MODULE 8: TRAINING TO HANDLE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

• Radiation Safety Training
• Personnel Dosimetry
• Area Surveys
• Calibration and QC of Instrumentation
• License Requirements