About this Course

To ensure the safe use of ionizing radiation for employees engaged in radiation-related profession, the course is designed for those with little or no knowledge of radiation to handle various radioactive materials and/or irradiating apparatus safely at work. Course participants will acquire knowledge to exercise safe handling of radioactive materials and/or irradiating apparatus during the course of their work. Course Synopsis - Basic atomic and nuclear theory, including atomic and nuclear structures - Radioactivity, properties of gamma and other particulate emissions - Quantities and units: radioactivity, half-life, dose and dose rate, energy - Production of x-rays: atomic and bremstrahlung - Interaction of radiation with matter, ionisation, excitation, photoelectric effect, Compton Scattering, pair production - Biological effects of radiation - Principles of radiation protection - Shielding calculations, calculate dose from dose-rate, inverse square law - Radiation instruments for detection and measurement – personal dosimeter, survey meters, area monitors - Legislation, dose limits, personal monitoring, responsibilities of the licensee - Labeling of radiation areas and radiation sources, storage of radioactive sources, source movement records, transportation of sources. - Accidents. Emergency Procedures. Contingency plans

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