Radiation Safety for Operators of Nuclear Gauges or Sealed Source Devices (Portable and Fixed)

2-day workshop for workers, US$ 795

This two-day, hands-on, workshop is for personnel that operate (Authorized Users) or provide maintenance services for fixed industrial nuclear gauges, portable nuclear gauges, sealed source devices, and nuclear irradiators. This workshop will meet the minimum training requirements of States and of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Authorized Users as specified in NUREG 1556, Vol. 1, Vol. 3, and Vol. 4.

Note: Radiation Safety Officers for nuclear gauge licenses should take the Academy’s more extensive five-day RSO class with the nuclear gauge elective.

This workshop will emphasize hands-on experience with real radioactive sources and examples of operational portable and fixed nuclear gauges. Day one will focus on developing a good understanding of the nature of radiation, concerns for radiation safety, how nuclear gauges and irradiators work, and State and Federal regulatory requirements. Day two will focus on licensing requirements, and how to set up and operate an effective radiation safety program. You will also get hands-on practice with all of the common radiation detection instruments as well as practice on how to conduct radiation safety surveys on actual nuclear gauges. We will review operating and emergency procedures. Day two will close with an overall workshop review and preparation for a closed-book exam. If you miss any questions, we will review the correct answers with you. This workshop will include over 500 pages of reference materials.

The instructors for this workshop include:

Ray Johnson, a Certified Health Physicist, a 40-year career specialist in radiation safety, and a professional radiation safety instructor who has trained over 8,000 persons in radiation safety in the past 15 years. Ray has extensive experience with radiation safety for industrial gauges, sealed source devices, and irradiators.

Sean Austin, Certified Health Physicist and career specialist in radiation safety and transportation.

Dr. Alan Fellman, Certified Health Physicist and a career specialist in radiation dosimetry and health effects. Alan has extensive experience related to radioactive materials and the oil and gas industry and other environmental applications.

Kelly Austin, senior health physicist with over 17 years in radiation safety and training radiation workers and emergency responders.

Training Dates

2008
Call 1.800.871.7930 for dates

Course Credits

AAHP - 16 CE Credits
ABIH - 2.0 CM Points

Radiation Safety for Industrial Nuclear Gauges, Sealed Source Devices (Portable and Fixed) Sample Agenda

Day 1 | Radiation Fundamentals

Day 2 | Gauge Licensing, Safety Programs, Leak Tests