Global Safety Principles: Radiation Safety

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Prerequisites
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Overview/Description
This course is designed to familiarize you with the health implications associated with ionizing radiation, and measures that can be used to protect you from radiation exposure. There is a significant health risk to workers if radiation sources are not properly controlled. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by New Level Safety Limited, a professional services company specializing in corporate health and safety management. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
Personnel working with or around ionizing radiation sources

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.8

Lesson Objectives

Global Safety Principles: Radiation Safety

identify the basic particles of the atom from their descriptions

identify ionizing radiation types

identify sources of radiation exposure

identify the two types of radiation exposure

identify the units used to measure radiation and how to use a survey

recognize how to use a survey instrument to check for contamination

identify the correct method for performing personal monitoring

identify the three factors that affect the amount of radiation received

identify precautions employers need to take to protect employees from radiation exposure

define sealed and unsealed sources

Course Number:
ehs_hsf_c88_sh_enus