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DOE-HDBK-1109-97

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

Instructor's Guide

X-ray machines with energies up to 10 million electron

volts (MeV) for non-medical purposes (industrial).

The primary emphasis of these standards and this course is to keep

worker exposure to ionizing radiation at levels that are as low as

reasonably achievable (ALARA) and to ensure that no individual

receives greater than the maximum permissible dose equivalent.

This course is designed to be consistent with Article 655 of the

DOE Radiological Control Standard for individuals who have

assigned RPD duties.

4 - 8 hours (depending on site-specific information).

Length

Terminal Objective

Demonstrate a basic understanding of :

General radiation protection principles for safe operation

of X-ray devices.

When the participants have completed this course, the participants

Enabling Objectives

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.