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Radiation Safety Services' experienced staff are able to assist companies with all facets of radiation protection. Consultancy Services Radiation Safety Service employs experienced consultants, some who have regulatory experience. Ionising and Non-ionising Surveys Our staff have access to various types of equipment and are able to conduct surveys of ionising and non-ionising areas and equipment.

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)

There are two courses available. One for Supervisors and the other is a general NORM training course

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is the term used to describe materials that contain radioisotopes existing in the natural environment. These materials are found in rocks, soils, mineral sands and in seawater. Radioactivity is exhibited when traces of uranium, radium and thorium are present in the earth crust.

Although the concentration of NORM in most natural substances is so low that the risk is generally neglible, higher concentration may be enhanced (known as TENORM) because of human intervention. As a result, any equipment/pipework and sand containing those naturally occurring radioactive materials, requires careful attention as a matter of radiation protection. Some industrial operations such as uranium exploration or mining may liberate NORM present in the Earth's crust and can release radioactive radon gas from the soil. Other industrial activity, such as oil and gas exploration can produce NORM in the form of scale or sludge originated from sea water.

Course Objective:

The NORM course is intended to provide the necessary information on radiation protection so that personnel can work under supervision, follow instructions and understand why certain procedures are required to be followed.

Key Subjects:

Radioactivity
Types of radiation and units
radiation doses and dose limits
radiation protection principles
sources of ionising radiation
NORM
NORM LSA process in oil and gas facilities

Course Duration:

One day which includes an approved qualifying examination.