Radiation Safety for Irradiator Operators
Objective
The objective of the Radiation Safety Review for Irradiator Operators courses is to ensure continued safe operation of an irradiation facility, proper training of operating personnel, and to meet training regulations. The one-day review course is also recommended as a procedural review for a radiation facility.
Participants
These courses are designed specifically for irradiator operators and persons with irradiator access.
Frequency and Duration
The three-day private on-site training course can be scheduled for groups of five or more at a client industrial irradiator facility.
The one-day review course is designed to be delivered virtually.
Radiation Safety for Irradiator Operators (3 Days)
Functions and Responsibilities of an Operator- Irradiator design, control and safety systems
- Dosimetry
- The “Walk Through Inspection”
- Operating and emergency procedures
- Radiation meters and measurements
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations
- Drills to discuss safety situations
- Industry accidents and lessons learned
- Safety systems
- Radiation physics and units
- Biological effects
- Mechanical safety and maintenance
Radiation Safety Review for Irradiator Operators (1 Day)
Review of Functions and Responsibilities of an Operator- Operating and emergency procedures
- Radiation meters and measurements
- Review of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations
- Drills to discuss safety situations
- Review of industry accidents and lessons learned
- Review of safety systems
- Review of radiation physics and units
- Review of biological effects
- Review of mechanical safety and maintenance