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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.

Analysis X-Ray - Use And Restricted Service

Course Objective:

The aim of this course, a pre-requisite to obtaining a license, is to train personnel who intend to perform services on industrial equipment that produces x-ray radiation, in principles of radiation safety.

Personnel who perform restricted service are required to hold a license in compliance with state legislation.

Area of Industry Serviced:

Radiation and Radioactivity.
Principles of Protection.
Radiation Monitoring.
Review of Legislation, Regulations and Standards.
Calculations required by the Code of Practice.

Course Content:

• Basic background physics.
• Principles of production and properties of x-rays.
• Units of measurement.
• Principles of x-ray tube power supplies and safety interlocks.
• Principles of protection.
• Problem solving involving the inverse square law.
• Biological effects of radiation.
• Radiation in perspective.
• Types and use of radiation detection equipment.
• Safety procedures.
• Legal requirements, including the "Code Of Practice".
• Accidents and incidents.
• Practical component using monitoring equipment.

Course Duration:

Two 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 and service x-ray equipment and minimise doses received to such a level that the hazards are virtually zero.