Why attend the Radiation Protetction
Supervisors Training?
The
Radiation Employer has a responsibility to restrict exposures to all
staff working with or near an X-ray device. The Todd Research Postal
X-ray Scanner, as
a source of
X-rays, is subject to the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999
(IRR99) for the protection of persons in the workplace, even though the
equipment is built to a high standard for optimal protection of security
staff when operating the device.
To ensure robust management of radiation
safety, it is prudent to appoint one or more individuals as Radiation
Protection Supervisor (RPS), to be the focal point for radiological
protection and ensure compliance with the IRR99 and other regulations
listed in the Appendix below. There is no statutory basis for appointing
an RPS.
Prevention is better than cure
underlies Safe or Suspect. So you can rest assured that you have taken
all reasonable precautions for the safety of your people in turbulent
times.
What will I learn on Radiation Protection Supervisors Training?
As the RPS you
receive formal training in your duties and a good appreciation of the
radiation risk. The training is pitched at a suitable level for those
new to the subject, focusing on practical measures for protecting
operators & staff. It includes:
·
The duties of the RPS for ensuring
on-going safety.
·
The nature of the X-ray hazard, the magnitude of the operational risk,
the controls and safety features built into
the device.
·
Ionising radiations: Types of
radiation; radioactive decay; units of activity; half-life;
energies; sealed sources; radiation; X-ray scanning equipment;
properties of the radiations –
by demonstration.
·
Radiation dose and effects on health: Dose
quantities and units; background exposures; benchmarks of dose;
immediate and long term effects on health; statutory dose limits and
the ALARP principle.
·
Principles of protection: Time,
distance, shielding; the 'inverse square law'; duties given to the
RPS for ensuring both regulatory compliance and optimal radiation
safety in the use of the Todd Research postal scanner.
·
Management of radiation
safety: Protection of
persons by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 with reference
to Todd Research postal scanners.
Who should attend Safe or Suspect Training?
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Anyone who receives or is responsible for incoming packages through
the post or from couriers.
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Anyone who has an interest or responsibility for the safety and
wellbeing of the people in your organisation.
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If you are in Security, Reception or the Post Room.
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If you are responsible for security, contingency planning or
processes in the organisation.
A short
questionnaire at the end of the session allows delegates to remind
themselves of the principal controls by reference to the book of
notes provided.
Who should attend Radiation Protection
Supervisors Training?
·
At least one person in
the mail room, facilities management or security who is responsible for
the safe functioning of your x-ray scanner.
·
Anyone who has an
interest or responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the people in
your organisation.
What if I attend Radiation Protection
Supervisors Training?
You can rest assured that you understand and are able to implement best
practice in order to demonstrate that your organisation has taken all
reasonable precautions to protect the welfare of your operators and
employees.
When:
29th February 2012, 14th June 2012, 15th November 2012
Where: Please contact us for details
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