Radiation Safety: Radiation Exposure Risks
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This course provides essential knowledge to protect workers from the health risks associated with radiation exposure. The course covers the biological effects of radiation, including acute and chronic health impacts, and emphasizes protective measures such as time management, distance, and shielding. Employees will learn to identify overexposure symptoms, report incidents promptly, and comply with safety regulations enforced by OSHA and the NRC. By the end of this training, participants will be prepared to handle radiation-emitting equipment safely, monitor exposure levels, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Course Objectives:
Explain the biological effects of radiation exposure and distinguish between acute and chronic health impacts. ; Identify key protective measures, including time management, distance, and shielding, to minimize radiation exposure risks. ; Demonstrate the ability to recognize overexposure symptoms, report incidents, and follow emergency response protocols.
Duration: 13 min.
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Radiation Safety: Radiation Exposure Risks
This course provides essential knowledge to protect workers from the health risks associated with radiation exposure. The course covers the biological effects of radiation, including acute and chronic health impacts, and emphasizes protective measures such as time management, distance, and shielding. Employees will learn to identify overexposure symptoms, report incidents promptly, and comply with safety regulations enforced by OSHA and the NRC. By the end of this training, participants will be prepared to handle radiation-emitting equipment safely, monitor exposure levels, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Course Objectives:
Explain the biological effects of radiation exposure and distinguish between acute and chronic health impacts. ; Identify key protective measures, including time management, distance, and shielding, to minimize radiation exposure risks. ; Demonstrate the ability to recognize overexposure symptoms, report incidents, and follow emergency response protocols.
Duration: 13 min.