Radiation Safety and Certification Classes
Radiation Safety Course
A one-day course in radiation safety and operation for users of nuclear portable Moisture Density Gauges. The class satisifies the USNRC and Agreement States' requirements for gauges manufactured by Humboldt and other manufacturers of nuclear portable Moisture Density Gauges. A certificate of training will be issued to those who successfully complete the class.
Course Subjects:
- Atomic Theory
- Radiation Safety
- Dose/Shielding Calculations
- Accidents/Storage
- Operation
- Field Applications
- Transportation
- Risk
- ALARA
- Measurement Theory
- Calibration
- Maintenance
Hazmat Refresher Training is required at least once every 3 years (see 49CFR 172.704). This must include function-specific training in the safe transport of portable nuclear gauges. Humboldt courses satisfy this requirement.
Radiation Safety Officer's Course
A one-day training class to qualify participants to serve as facility Radiation Safety Officers. This course satisfies USNRC and US Dept. of Transportation Regulations, and is directed toward the individual responsible for the organization's radiation safety program. Course participants will receive a comprehensive training manual, as well as the recent NRC Guidance Document: Program-Specific Guidance About Portable Gauge Licenses (NUREG-1556, Vol. 1).
Course Subjects:
- RSO Duties and Responsibilities
- Radiation Safety Practices
- Regulatory Requirements
- Dose/Shielding Requirements
- Accidents/Storage
- Regulatory Guidance (NUREG-1556, Vol.1)
- Transportation
- Risk
- ALARA
- Radiation Measurement
- Operating and Emergency Procedures
- Calibration and Maintenance
- Record Keeping