24 Hour Radiation Safety Officer
October 15 – 17, 2024 –THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL
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The 24-Hour course content is based upon regulatory guidance documents to include the NUREG 1556 Series. This would satisfy training requirements for most non-medical Radiation Safety Officers to include:
- Academic
- Analytical and Industrial X-ray
- Fixed and Portable Gauge
- Industrial Radiography
- Irradiators
- Research and Development
- TENORM
- Well Logging Supervisors
The lesson plan shall include:
- Basic radiation fundamentals
- ALARA
- Proper use of radiation and contamination survey instruments
- Management and Development of a Radiation Safety Program
- X-ray device safety and regulatory requirements
- Licensing and Registration of sources and machines
- Licensed Material Security
- Applicable regulations as found in 10CFR Parts 19, 20 and 30
- Specialized instruction as required from Parts 34, 36 and 39
- DOT requirements in accordance with 49CFR 172, Subpart H
- Radiation surveys and leak testing
- Emergency response
- Practical exercise that includes demonstrations with actual sources and devices
A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon completion of the final exam describing the appropriate regulatory reference(s).