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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.

Industrial Radiography- TRAINING COURSE

Course Objective:
The aim of this course, a pre-requisite to obtaining a license, is to train personnel who intend to operate industrial radiography equipment in principles of radiation safety. Operators are required to hold a license in compliance with state legislation.
 
Area Of Industry Served:
Industrial radiography using x-ray equipment or radioactive sources.
Course Content:
Fundamental Concepts In Radiation.
Radioactivity.
Production of x-rays.
Properties of x and gamma radiation.

Basic Principles Of Radiation Protection.
Radiation protection units.
Biological effects of radiation.
Radiation protection instruments.
Methods of achieving radiation protection.

Radiation Protection In The Industrial Situation.
Industrial radiation hazards.
Safe use of radiographic equipment.
Safe working procedures.

Regulations And Legal Aspects.
Radiation safety act and regulations.
Code of practice and standards.
Legal aspects.

Practical Sessions.
Use of monitoring equipment.
Use and maintenance of gamma cameras.
Source recovery techniques.

Course Duration:
Four days plus a half day for an approved qualifying examination.

Competency Level:
On completion of the course the trainee should be able to pass the approved qualifying examination and competently operate industrial radiography equipment and minimise doses received to such a level that the hazards are virtually zero.