GOVPH

Course Title:

Radiation Safety Course – Radioactive Sources in Industrial Devices (RSC-ID)

(Former: Safety in the Use of Nuclear Equipment and Devices – SUNED)

Duration:

5 days (40 hours)

Participation:

For individuals involved in the use of Category 3 and 4 radioactive sources in fixed and portable industrial devices, e.g. level gauges, conveyor gauges, spinning pipe gauges, thickness/fill-level gauges, moisture-density gauges and static eliminators.

A minimum of ten (10) participants is required to push through with the course. A maximum of thirty (30) participants will be accepted.

Pre-requisite:

A background on basic algebra and trigonometry and/or has finished at least a bachelor’s degree.

Course Goal:

To enable participants to acquire sufficient level of understanding/ skills in the following areas: (1) basic radiation and radioactivity concepts; (2) fundamentals of radiation safety and security; (3) regulatory requirements; and (4) development and implementation of a radiation safety program applicable to their practice.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants are expected to:

1. Identify the nature and severity of ionizing radiation hazards.
2. Explain and apply the principles of radiation protection.
3. Be familiar with the different parts of the PNRI Codes of Regulations
4. Be able to use the parts and sections of the CPR which are applicable to their particular activity involving radioactive sources.
5. Identify the duties and responsibilities of a Radiation Safety Officer/ Assistant RSO and be able to apply these principles in their workplace.
6. Measure radiation dose rate using appropriate instruments.
7. Develop radiation safety program appropriate for their practice.
8. Be able to prepare suitably detailed report to management on issues related to radiation safety and include recommendations for actions to achieve appropriate levels of safety.

Nature and Scope of the Course:

This course will consist of lectures, exercises, a workshop and examinations. The staff of the Nuclear Training Center (NTC), PNRI lecturers and guest lecturers will conduct the course.

The participant’s understanding of the subject matter presented will be assessed through the following:

1. A pre- and post-test to be given before and after the lectures (55%)
2. Development and presentation of a radiation safety program (30%)
3. Practical exercises (10%)
4. Attendance (5%)

A certificate of satisfactory completion will be issued to each participant who demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and skills of the subject matter presented.

Requirements:

(1) Application Form; (2) Recommendation Letter;  (3)Training Fee of PhP 5,500.00

Course Content:

The Atom

Radioactivity and Radiation

Radioactive Decay Calculations

Quantities and Units in Radiation Protection

Interaction of Radiation with Matter

Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation

Radiation Detection and Measuring Instruments

Basic Principles of Radiation Protection

Radiation Control and Handling Practices

Radiation Monitoring

Exercise: Radiation Monitoring

Development of a Radiation Safety Program

Industrial Gauges and Basic Safety Requirement for Nuclear Gauges

Leak Testing of Sealed Sources

Categorization of Radioactive Sources

Applicable Regulatory Requirements/ Duties and Responsibilities of RSO

Security of Radioactive Sources

Safe and Secure Transport of Radioactive Materials

Applicable Radioactive Waste Management Practices

Emergency Planning, Preparedness, Procedures and Response

Presentation of Radiation Safety Program