Radiation Safety - Safely Working with Radioactive Materials

Course Info

Length: 1 Week

City: Istanbul

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Apr-29-2024

    Istanbul

  • May-27-2024

    Istanbul

  • June-24-2024

    Istanbul

  • July-29-2024

    Istanbul

  • Aug-26-2024

    Istanbul

  • Sep-30-2024

    Istanbul

  • Oct-28-2024

    Istanbul

  • Nov-25-2024

    Istanbul

  • Dec-30-2024

    Istanbul

Dates in Other Venues

  • Apr-01-2024

    Paris

  • Apr-01-2024

    Singapore

  • Apr-08-2024

    Dubai

  • Apr-08-2024

    Barcelona

  • Apr-15-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-15-2024

    London

  • Apr-22-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Apr-22-2024

    Singapore

  • Apr-29-2024

    Paris

  • May-06-2024

    Paris

  • May-06-2024

    Singapore

  • May-13-2024

    Barcelona

  • May-13-2024

    Dubai

  • May-20-2024

    Amsterdam

  • May-20-2024

    London

  • May-27-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • June-03-2024

    Singapore

  • June-03-2024

    Paris

  • June-10-2024

    Barcelona

  • June-10-2024

    Dubai

  • June-17-2024

    Amsterdam

  • June-17-2024

    London

  • June-24-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-01-2024

    Singapore

  • July-01-2024

    Paris

  • July-08-2024

    Dubai

  • July-08-2024

    Barcelona

  • July-15-2024

    Amsterdam

  • July-15-2024

    London

  • July-22-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-22-2024

    Singapore

  • July-29-2024

    Paris

  • Aug-05-2024

    Paris

  • Aug-05-2024

    Singapore

  • Aug-12-2024

    Barcelona

  • Aug-12-2024

    Dubai

  • Aug-19-2024

    London

  • Aug-19-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Aug-26-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-02-2024

    Paris

  • Sep-02-2024

    Singapore

  • Sep-09-2024

    Barcelona

  • Sep-09-2024

    Dubai

  • Sep-16-2024

    London

  • Sep-16-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Sep-23-2024

    Singapore

  • Sep-23-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-30-2024

    Paris

  • Oct-07-2024

    Singapore

  • Oct-07-2024

    Paris

  • Oct-14-2024

    Barcelona

  • Oct-14-2024

    Dubai

  • Oct-21-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-21-2024

    London

  • Oct-28-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Nov-04-2024

    Paris

  • Nov-04-2024

    Singapore

  • Nov-11-2024

    Dubai

  • Nov-11-2024

    Barcelona

  • Nov-18-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Nov-18-2024

    London

  • Nov-25-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-02-2024

    Singapore

  • Dec-02-2024

    Paris

  • Dec-09-2024

    Dubai

  • Dec-09-2024

    Barcelona

  • Dec-16-2024

    London

  • Dec-16-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-23-2024

    Singapore

  • Dec-23-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-30-2024

    Paris

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

 

Introduction to Radiation

 

  • What is Radiation?
  • Types of Radiation Sources (ionising & non-ionising)
  • Fundamental of Ionising Radiation
  • Type, Characteristics & Sources of Ionising Radiation
  • Understanding Risk from Radiation
  • Man-Made Radiation Materials
  • Application of Ionising Radiation
  • Case Study & Video of Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

 

Effects of Radiation on the Human Body

 

  • Units of Radiation Exposure and Dose Concentrations
  • Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation
  • Principles of Radiation Protection (ALARA)
  • Categorising Radiation Exposure Effects
  • Exposure to Radiation (acute & delayed)
  • Dose Limits of Acceptable Radiation Exposure

 

Radiation Exposure Risk Assessment

 

  • Measurement Instrumentation (Dosimeter & Dose-meter)
  • Radiation Safety & Security Controls (Internal & External)
  • Key Exposure Assessment Elements
  • Determining Potential Radiation Exposure Pathways
  • Identifying Radiation Exposure and Short and Long Term Effects
  • Evaluating Exposure Duration and Concentrations
  • Estimating Radioactive Chemical and/or Particulate Impacts

 

Radiation Management & Control Procedures

 

  • IAEA 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
  • Transport of Radioactive Materials (DOT, UN, IAEA, IATA)

 

Radiation Management Principles

 

  • 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
  • Review and Discussion of Visual Wall Map (as developed step-by-step during course)
  • Multi-Choice Assessment of Course Subject and Topics

Course Video