Radiation Safety: Proper Storage and Handling
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This course provides essential guidelines for the proper storage, handling, and transportation of radioactive materials to minimize risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Participants will learn about the importance of using approved containers, maintaining secure and controlled storage areas, and implementing safe handling practices to reduce exposure. The course also covers transportation protocols, including documentation, controlled routes, and emergency response measures to prevent accidents during transit. By the end of this training, employees will be prepared to handle radioactive materials safely and effectively while adhering to OSHA and NRC standards.
Course Objectives:
Explain the principles of safe storage and handling of radioactive materials, including the use of approved containers and controlled areas. ; Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling techniques to minimize exposure and contamination risks. ; Describe transportation protocols, including container labeling, route planning, and emergency response procedures, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Duration: 12 min.
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Radiation Safety: Proper Storage and Handling
This course provides essential guidelines for the proper storage, handling, and transportation of radioactive materials to minimize risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Participants will learn about the importance of using approved containers, maintaining secure and controlled storage areas, and implementing safe handling practices to reduce exposure. The course also covers transportation protocols, including documentation, controlled routes, and emergency response measures to prevent accidents during transit. By the end of this training, employees will be prepared to handle radioactive materials safely and effectively while adhering to OSHA and NRC standards.
Course Objectives:
Explain the principles of safe storage and handling of radioactive materials, including the use of approved containers and controlled areas. ; Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling techniques to minimize exposure and contamination risks. ; Describe transportation protocols, including container labeling, route planning, and emergency response procedures, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Duration: 12 min.