This 40 hour Industrial Radiation Safety Course has been approved by the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control and is recognized through reciprocity among the Agreement States and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The 40 hour Industrial Radiation Safety Course is applicable to all nuclear gauging devices, regardless of manufacturer. The course will provide information on topics including radiation physics, biological effects of radiation exposure, radiation detection and protection, dosimetry, licensing and regulatory compliance requirements.
Participants also study gauge installation, relocation, surveying and leak testing.
Hands on training for leak testing and surveying are provided on actual gauge set-ups at Thermo MeasureTech's factory. Successful completion will qualify the participant to be listed as the Radiation Safety Officer on their company's radioactive materials license. The Industrial Radiation Safety Course is designed for individuals who have been selected to serve as their company's Radiation Safety Officer as well as individuals interested in learning about the science and art of radiation safety. Previous participants have included radiation safety personnel, regulatory affairs managers, plant managers, plant engineers, industrial hygienists, instrument personnel, state radiation control staff, and other individuals interested in obtaining license authorization to install and relocate nuclear gauging devices. Homework is assigned each evening, and a comprehensive final exam is given Friday morning.