Radiation Safety - Online

Radiation Safety Training

Radiation Safety Training describes ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, potential health hazards of radiation-producing industrial equipment, and how to control workplace exposure to radiation through engineering controls and safe handling procedures.

Who needs Radiation Safety Training?

Workers using ionizing or non-ionizing radiation-producing equipment, not including radioisotopes or lasers, need to receive Radiation Safety Training.

Course Topics

• Radiation Basics
• Health Hazards
• Exposure Controls
• Survey Requirements
• Regulations & Exposure Limits
• Radiation Safety Exam

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Radiation Safety Course, students will learn:

• Basic definitions of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and sample sources for each.
• Potential health hazards of radiation-producing industrial equipment,
• How to control workplace exposure to radiation.