• Differentiate between ionizing and non­ionizing radiation.
• Describe the different types of ionizing radiation.
• Describe the health effects of differing dose ranges of ionizing radiation.
• Perform basic dosage calculations for exposures to ionizing radiation.
• Demonstrate familiarity with different methods of evaluating radiation hazards.
• Implement basic control measures for limiting exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Locate appropriate NRC and OSHA exposure limits.
• Demonstrate familiarity with regulations for the transport and disposal of low ­level radioactive waste.

• Process safety personnel
• Supervisors with safety and health responsibilities.
• Health and safety committee members
• Facility personnel who are involved in implementing standards for safety instrumented systems
• Worker

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

DAY 1

Radiation Physics:

• Atomic structure
• Electromagnetic radiation
• Particulate radiation
• Ionizing vs. non­ionizing radiation
• Sources of ionizing radiation
• Interaction of radiation with matter

DAY 2

Radiation Dosage:

• Measures of activity
• Measures of absorbed dose
• Internal vs. external exposures
• Health effects: acute
• Health effects: chronic
• Health effects: genetic

DAY 3

Assessment of Radiation Hazards:

• Geiger­Muller counter
• Scintillation detectors
• Measurement of dose rates
• Personal dosimetry
• Monitoring for contamination

DAY 4

Radiation in the workplace:

• Radiation safety programs
• Training
• Personnel monitoring
• Personal protective equipment
• Procedural controls

DAY 5

Shipping, Storage and Disposal:

• Transportation
• Storage
• Disposal
• Regulatory considerations

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.