·         Differentiating between ionizing and non­ionizing radiation.

·         Describing the different types of ionizing radiation.

·         Describing the health effects of differing dose ranges of ionizing radiation.

·         Performing basic dosage calculations for exposures to ionizing radiation.

·         Demonstrating familiarity with different methods of evaluating radiation hazards.

·         Implementing basic control measures for limiting exposure to ionizing radiation.

·         Locating appropriate NRC and OSHA exposure limits.

·         Demonstrating familiarity with regulations for the transport and disposal of low ­level radioactive waste.

·         Workers

·         Process safety personnel

·         Health and safety committee members

·         Supervisors with safety and health responsibilities

·         Facility personnel who are involved in implementing standards for safety instrumented systems

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