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
In this lesson, you will learn how to handle radioactive materials safely, including procurement, storage, decontamination, and exposure and emergency procedures. This lesson requires that you first complete the Radiation Safety Awareness lesson first.
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
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I n Personal Protective Equipment n 1910.134 Respiratory Protection
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z n Toxic and Hazardous Substances n 1910.1200 Hazard Communication