I. Fundamentals of Radiation Safety
A. Characteristics of radiation
B. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity
C. Significance of radiation dose
1. Radiation protection standards
2. Biological effects of radiation dose
3. Case histories of radiography accidents
D. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation
E. Methods of controlling radiation dose
1. Working time
2. Working distances
3. Shielding
II. Radiation Detection Instrumentation to be Used
A. Use of radiation survey instruments
1. Operation and daily inspection
2. Calibration
3. Limitations
B. Survey techniques
C. Use of personnel monitoring equipment
1. Film badges
2. Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD)
3. Pocket dosimeters
4. Alarm ratemeters
III. Requirements of Pertinent Federal and State Regulations
IV. Licensee's or Registrant's Written Operating and Emergency Procedures
V. Radiographic Equipment Use
A. Associated equipment
B. Radiographic exposure devices and sealed sources
C. Storage containers
D. Operation and control of X-ray equipment
E. Collimators
VI. Transportation of Radioactive Sources
Exclusive Use Vehicle
Placarding
Labeling and Reports
Course syllabus subject to change based upon specific requirements of Client and scheme of certification
Radiation Safety Syllabus
Industrial Radiation Safety
Building Confidence Through Competence