Radiation Safety
Training Offered by RSS
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Radioactive Materials Safety
This online training covers information about regulations, potential hazards of radiation exposure, controlling hazards, and minimizing radiation exposure. Other topics include: the nature of radioactivity, health effects of radiation exposure, how to reduce radiation exposure, and administrative aspects of the campus radiation safety program.
Who should take it: All University personnel who work with or around radioactive materials
Prerequisites: "General Laboratory Safety"
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Frequency: Once
Register: Online Training
Radiation Safety Update
This online training provides an update on the campus radiation safety program for experienced users. Topics include: contamination surveys, the radiation safety web site, ordering radioactive materials, and radioactive waste.
Who should take it: All University personnel who work with or around radioactive materials
Prerequisites: "General Laboratory Safety" and "Safety with Radioactive Materials" or other basic radiation instruction
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Frequency: Annual training is REQUIRED
Register: Online Training
Analytical X-Ray Machine Safety
This online training provides information about the operation of analytical x-ray machines, the health effects of radiation exposure, and how to reduce exposure. Topics include: hazard awareness, engineered controls, procedural controls, personal protective equipment, and emergency response.
Who should take it: All University personnel who work with or around analytical x-ray machines
Prerequisites: "General Laboratory Safety"
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Frequency: Once
Register: Online Training
Laser Safety
This online training provides information about the classification of lasers, potential hazards associated with lasers, and ways to control the hazards. Topics include: hazard awareness, engineered controls, procedural controls, personal protective equipment, and emergency response.
Who should take it: All University personnel who work with or around lasers
Prerequisites: "General Laboratory Safety"
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Frequency: Once
