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All About Radiation Safety

Radiation SafetyThis hands-on radiation safety training course will provide employees with the fundamental knowledge required to work safely in the vicinity of open and sealed radiation sources.

This course was developed to meet the training requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).

How you learn:

You learn over one day in a friendly, hands-on classroom setting. The day is divided into nine sessions. Your learning is enhanced by a hands-on practical experiment and a video presentation. You will receive a course manual containing the presentation slides, the textbook, and selected CNSC regulations.

To help you progress, you will be required to complete a hands-on experiment with a final test at the end of the day. When you complete the course requirements and pass the final test, you will receive the Institute’s All About Radiation Safety Certificate.

What you will learn:

  • Understanding of atomic properties
  • Comprehension of radiation types and properties
  • How to measure and calculate radiation doses
  • Knowledge of how radiation exposure affects human health and genetics
  • Understanding of external and internal radiation exposure control
  • Awareness of contamination risks, control and procedures related to radioactive sources
  • Knowledge of operating and emergency procedures related to radioactive substances and devices
  • Familiarity with select Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations
 Syllabus:

  • Structure of matter
  • Radiation and radioactivity
  • Radiation quantities and units
  • Biological and health effects of exposure to radiation
  • Controlling radiation exposure
  • Operating and emergency procedures
  • Nuclear gauges
  • Excerpts from Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations
  • Radiation Protection Regulations
  • Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations

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