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15.00 Radiation Protection Training
The radiation protection training afforded by
the Office of Radiation Safety Officer is designed to ensure
that users of ionizing radiation, both x-rays and radioactive
materials, have the knowledge and skill to work efficiently and
effectively in a radiation environment with a minimum of
radiation exposure to themselves and other workers in the
laboratory. The formal classroom training supplements the
education and experience laboratory personnel have received and
amplifies the on-the-job training they are receiving.
15.01 Course Content for the Users
The course content of the formal classroom
training is provided up to 3 to 4 hours. The
training is to cover 3 topics. The first topic is on the basis
of radiation protection and includes but is not limited to the
following:
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Fundamentals of the interactions of
radiation with matter and natural radiation backgrounds.
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Radiation exposures from internal sources
and external sources, radiation protection guides for
radiation workers and members of the public, and effects of
radiation exposure during pregnancy.
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Biological effects of radiation, stochastic
and nonstochastic effects.
15.01 Course Content for x-Ray Users
The second topic is to be directed to the x-ray
users, and the third topic is directed to isotope users. The course content for x-ray users includes but is not limited
to
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Fundamentals of producing x-radiation, time,
KVp, and milliamps;
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Radiation surveys of x-ray installation and instrumentation
to be used;
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Personnel monitoring and dosimetry;
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Posting and labeling of areas;
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ALARA concept on maintaining exposures as
low as practicable.
15.02 Course Content for Isotope Users
The content for isotope users includes but is
not limited to
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Characteristics of radioactive decay schemes
and calculations of radioactive decay;
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Contamination control and contamination
limits;
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Purchasing, receipt, and disposal of
radioactive isotopes;
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Radiation surveys of laboratories and
instrumentation used;
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Posting of laboratories for radiation and
for radioactive materials;
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Personnel monitoring;
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ALARA concept on maintaining exposures as
low as reasonably achievable;
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Airborne contamination and internal
dosimetry.
Frequency
All users of ionizing radiation on the Union
College campus are afforded this course.
New Users
New users of ionizing radiation at Union College
may use radioactive materials and/or machines that produce
ionizing radiation if, in the judgment of the RSO, the
individual has the appropriate experience and background.
The new user will be required to review a videotape covering the
fundamentals of radiation listed above, and to be familiar with
this manual. Form 15.1 must be completed for all users and
be on file in the Office of the Radiation Safety Officer.
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