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Radiation Safety Training Workshop

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Prerequisite - Part 1: Radiation Safety: Consumable Source Online (to be completed before attending workshop)

Part 2: Radiation Safety: Consumable Source Workshop

Course Objective:
This classroom training component complements the online Radiation Safety training material. Most of the class will be located in a commissioned radiation laboratory; be prepared by bringing a lab coat, safety goggles, and closed-toe shoes.

Including:
Wipe testing, scintillation counter use, and required record keeping
Shielding and types of radiation
Survey meters and personal dosimeter use
Radioactive material waste procedures
Demonstration of radioactive material spill clean-up
Incident reporting and security

Who should attend: All employees (faculty and staff), visitors, and undergraduate and graduate students who manage or work with consumable radioactive materials in a laboratory at the U of R.

Complimentary courses available: Depending on the laboratory you will be working in, you may also need to enroll in Biosafety or Chemical and Laboratory Safety Training courses.

Date
Thursday, May 16, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Location
ED 114

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