Terminal Goal - hdbk11080093

DOE-HDBK-1108-97

Radiological Training for Accelerator Facilities

Student's Guide

TERMINAL GOAL:

At the end of this course, the participant should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the

characteristics of accelerators and the radiological precautions for working at an accelerator facility.

ENABLING OBJECTIVES:

The participant will be able to:

EO-01

IDENTIFY uses for accelerators.

EO-02

STATE the type(s) of accelerators at the facility.

EO-03

STATE type(s) of particles accelerated.

EO-04

DEFINE prompt radiation.

EO-05

DISCUSS the biological effects of radiation characteristic of accelerators.

EO-06

IDENTIFY prompt radiation sources at the facility.

EO-07

DEFINE radioactivation.

EO-08

IDENTIFY activation sources at the facility.

EO-09

IDENTIFY ancillary sources at the facility.

EO-10

IDENTIFY activation products.

EO-11

IDENTIFY engineered and administrative controls at accelerator facilities and

personnel protective equipment.

EO-12

DESCRIBE each access mode at the facility and access to beam and beam

containment including interlocks and warning devices and systems.

EO-13

DISCUSS site configuration control program.

EO-14

DISCUSS special radiological surveys and techniques.

EO-15

STATE purpose of initial entry survey.

EO-16

DISCUSS special instruments and measurement techniques.

EO-17

STATE site requirements for removing material from beam enclosure.

EO-18

IDENTIFY methods to minimize radioactive waste at the facility. (Facility-

Specific)

EO-19

IDENTIFY facility alarms and responses to abnormal conditions. (Facility-

Specific)