radiation protection training

Regulation 14 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 requires that employers provide adequate information, instruction and training related to work with ionising radiation.

We provide training in radiological protection either from our product portfolio or as a bespoke package.

basic radiation awareness

A typical course in basic radiation awareness may take between half and one day and would cover the following modules:

• Nature of ionising radiation.
• Biological effects and dose quantities.
• Radiation in perspective.
• Restriction of exposure.
• Protection against external exposure.
• Protection against internal exposure.
• Measurement of ionising radiation and selection and use of monitoring instruments.
• Personal dosimetry.
• Introduction to radiation protection legislation.

training for radiation protection supervisors

A typical course for Radiation Protection Supervisors may take between one and two days and would cover the following modules:

• Nature of ionising radiation.
• Biological effects and dose quantities.
• Radiation in perspective.
• Restriction of exposure.
• Protection against external exposure.
• Protection against internal exposure.
• Measurement of ionising radiation and selection and use of monitors.
• Personal dosimetry.
• Health and safety management.
• The role of the RPS from a legal and practical perspective.
• The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999.
• The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010.
• The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009.
• Other applicable legislation.
• Risk assessment and contingency plans.

Additionally we can offer courses in a number of other areas of ionising radiation protection.

For further information regarding our radiation safety training please use the enquiry form, contact us by telephone on 01235 820049 or by email at admin@aurorahp.co.uk.