8-12 March 2010 | MDS Nordion, Canadian Irradiation Centre (CIC), Ville de Laval (Montreal), QC, CANADA

Objective

To provide participants with a basic understanding of radiation safety principles, procedures and practices relevant to industrial irradiator operations. It is designed to meet the U.S.N.R.C. requirements as part of the training of irradiator operators.

Participants

This course is primarily intended for irradiator operators, maintenance staff and facility managers. It is also appropriate for senior management or owners who have no previous experience with industrial irradiator operations.

Frequency and Duration

This five-day course is usually offered once or twice a year. Additional courses can be scheduled for groups of five or more. This course can also be delivered at other locations.

Content

* Radioactivity
What it is, how it occurs, characteristics, units of measure
* Radiation Effects
Biological, materials, low and high doses
* Shielding
Absorption, protection methods, shielding calculations
* Administrative Controls
Record keeping, incident reporting, emergency procedures
* Monitoring and Measurement
Instruments, calibration and operation, survey techniques, personnel and facility monitoring

Call to confirm registration 450 687-5165 from 9:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, E.S.T. or email us at cic@mdsinc.com Visit the CIC website.