Terminal Objective - DOE-HDBK-1109-97

DOE-HDBK-1109-97

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

Student's Guide

TERMINAL OBJECTIVE:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of :

General radiation protection principles for safe operation of X-ray devices.

ENABLING OBJECTIVES:

When the participants have completed this course, the participants will be able to:

EO1

Describe ionizing radiation.

EO2

Describe what X-rays are, how they are generated, and how they interact with matter.

EO3

Describe the biological effects of X-rays.

EO4

Identify and describe radiation-monitoring instruments and personnel-monitoring devices

appropriate for detecting X-rays.

EO5

Demonstrate a familiarity with DOE dose limits, facility-specific administrative controls,

ALARA, and the major methods for controlling and minimizing external exposure.

EO6

Identify and describe protective measures that restrict or control access to X-ray areas

and devices, and warn of X-ray hazards; and be able to identify and describe work

documents that provide specific procedures to ensure safe operation of X-ray devices.

EO7

Identify and describe the categories of X-ray-producing devices.

EO8

Explain who is responsible for implementing X-ray safety policies and procedures and

describe their specific responsibilities.

EO9

Identify causes of accidental exposures.