Handling Radioactive Material
Learning objectives
- Recognize the safe methods to order, receive, transfer, and transport radioactive materials
- Describe how to assess and respond to radioactive contamination and emergencies and handle radioactive materials waste safely
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, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch
Course Outline
- Manage Radioactive Materials
- Decontamination, Emergency Response, and Waste Handling
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]