Handling Radioactive Material
Learning objectives
- List the recommended practices in procuring, receiving, transferring and transporting, managing, and disposing of radioactive material
- Describe the actions to take if contamination is detected.
- Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations involving radioactive material.
Course overview
This lesson provides an introduction to the handling of radioactive materials, from procurement and storage, to decontamination and emergency procedures in the event of accidental exposure or release.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3544
English
Course Outline
- Handling Radioactive Materials
- Decontamination and Emergency Procedures
Regulations
- References – Module 3: Handling Radioactive Material
- Purdue University – Radiological and Environmental Management. Radiation Safety Training for Use of Radioactive Materials [PowerPoint slides]
- University of Notre Dame – Department of Risk Management and Safety (2015). 2015-2016 Radiation Safety Refresher Training [PowerPoint slides]