Department of Energy - Course Plan

DOE-HDBK-1109-97

Radiological Safety Training for Radiation-Producing (X-Ray) Devices

Instructor's Guide

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY - COURSE PLAN

Standardized Core Course Material

Upon completion of this training, the student will have a basic

Course Goal

understanding of the principles of radiation-producing device

(RPD) operation, safety requirements, and classification of various

types of radiation-producing devices.

Other hazards associated with the use of some X-ray machines,

such as electrical, mechanical, laser light, and explosives, are not

addressed in this course because they are specific to particular

machines and procedures. Neither does this course address

operating procedures for specific installations. The participants

will receive training on the specific operating procedures at the

participants= work site.

Individuals who have assigned duties as RPD operators. Also staff

Target Audience

associated with operation, maintenance, and radiation safety of

RPDs.

This course illustrates and reinforces the skills and knowledge

Description

needed for RPD operators in the basics of safe operation of RPDs.

The purpose of this lesson is to provide information on each of the

primary RPDs and discuss the applicable rules governing the use

of these devices. Utilizing the requirements and recommendations

from ANSI N43.2 and ANSI N43.3, this course will establish

guidelines for the proper use of common types of installations that

use:

X-ray diffraction and fluorescence analysis equipment

(analytical) and