Radiological Worker Training

• Radiological Worker Training
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• Change Notice No. 1
• Change Notice No 2
• Foreword
• Radiological Worker Training Program Management Guide
• Course Developers
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Goal of Training
• Training Program Descriptions
• Radiological
• Radiological Access
• High/Very High
• Radioactive
• Specialized Radiological
• Refresher Training cont'd
• Retraining (continued)
• Instructor Training and Qualifications cont'd
• Training Program Material Development
• Training Examinations
• Training Examinations cont'd
• Delinquent
• Administration
• Evaluating Training Program Effectiveness cont'd
• Evaluating Training Program Effectiveness cont'd
• References
• Radiological Worker Training Instructor's Guide
• Course Developers
• Table of Contents
• Table of Contents cont'd
• Table of Contents cont'd
• Table of Contents cont'd
• Table of Contents cont'd
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• Training Program Overview
• Overview of Courses
• Figure 1 Three Levels of Radiological Worker Training with Associated Training Requirements
• Documentation of Training
• Figure 2 Evaluation Overview Diagram
• Module 1: Radiological Fundamentals
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Table 1-1 Basic Particles
• Charge of the atom
• Radioactive half-life
• The Four Basic Types of Ionizing Radiation cont'd
• Range
• Table 1-2. Alpha Particles
• Shielding
• Gamma rays/X rays
• Table 1-4 Gamma Rays/X-Rays
• Range
• Units of Measure for Radiation
• Table 1-6 Radiation Units
• Summary
• Module 2: Biological Effects
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Natural sources cont'd
• Manmade sources
• Effects of Radiation on Cells
• Possible effects of radiation on cells
• Acute and Chronic Radiation Dose
• Acute doses to only part of the body
• Chronic radiation doses
• Biological effects of radiation exposure
• Heritable Effects
• Type of radiation
• Parenatal Radiation Exposure
• Risks in Perspective cont'd
• Table 2-2 Estimated Loss of Life Expectancy from Health Risks
• Summary
• Module 3: Radiation Limits and Administrative Control Limits
• Module Introduction
• Table 3-7 Dose Equivalent Limits and Controls
• Whole body
• Lens of the eye
• Worker Responsibilities Regarding Dose Limits
• Module 4: ALARA Program
• Module Introduction
• Responsibilities for the ALARA Program
• External and Internal Radiation Dose Reduction
• Methods for maximizing distance from sources of radiation
• Source Reduction
• Methods to reduce internal radiation dose
• Radioactive Waste Minimization
• Radioactive Waste Minimization cont'd
• Summary
• Module 5: Personnel Monitoring Programs
• Module Introduction
• External Dosimetry
• Internal Monitoring
• Summary
• Module 6: Radiological Access Controls and Postings
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Module Outline cont'd
• Radiological Postings
• Responsibilities of the worker
• Areas a RW I Trained Person Can Enter
• Areas a RW I Trained Person Can Enter cont'd
• Radiation Areas (RAs)
• Radioactive Materials Area (RMA)
• Radioactive Materials Area (RMA) cont'd
• Fixed Contamination Area (Recommended)
• Soil Contamination Areas
• Areas a RW I Trained Person May Not Enter
• Contamination Areas (CAs)
• Summary
• Module 7: Radiological Emergencies
• Module Introduction
• Radiological Emergency Situations
• Considerations in Rescue and Recovery Operations
• Table 7-1 Guidelines for Control of Emergency Exposures
• Module 8: High/Very High Radiation Area Training
• Module Introduction
• Signs and Postings
• Table 8-1 High and Very High Radiation Area Definitions and Sources (Objectives E01 and E02)
• Entry, Work In, and Exit from High Radiation Areas cont'd
• Access Controls for High and Very High Radiation Areas
• Summary
• Module 9: Radioactive Contamination Control
• Module Introduction
• Types of Contamination
• Table 9-1 Types of Radioactive Contamination
• Indicators of possible contamination
• Contamination Control Methods
• Prevention cont'd
• Engineering controls
• Personal Protective Measures
• Contamination Monitoring Equipment
• Decontamination
• Personnel decontamination
• Types of Contamination Areas cont'd
• Types of Contamination Areas cont'd
• Summary
• Module 10.1: Practical Factors
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Select and Wear Required Dosimeter(s)
• Monitor for Contamination
• Evaluation
• Review Pass/Fail Criteria
• Module 10.2: Practical Factors for High Radiation Areas
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Summary
• Evaluation
• Module 10.3: Practical Factors for Radiological Worker II
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Select Required Dosimeter(s) and Protective Clothing
• Enter Simulated Area and Demonstrate Contamination Control and ALARA Techniques
• Remove Protective Clothing and Dosimeter(s)
• Summary
• Review Pass/Fail Criteria
• Evaluation
• Attachment 1 - Instructions for Evaluators
• Establishing Scoring Criteria
• Categorize and Define Specific Actions
• Significant mistake
• Conducting Evaluation
• Evaluation Process
• Record appropriate information
• Visual evaluation of compliance with donning instructions and RWP requirements
• Evaluation of post job information recording
• Attachment 2 - Sample Grading Checklist for RW II
• Attachment 3 - Sample Job Scenario
• Attachment 4 - Sample Survey Map
• Attachment 5 - Sample Questions
• Radiological Worker Training Student's Guide
• Course Developers
• Table of Contents
• Table of Contents cont'd
• Table of Contents cont'd
• Table of Contents cont'd
• Table of Contents cont'd
• Module 1: Radiological Fundamentals
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Basic Particles
• Definitions and Units of Measure
• The Four Basic Types of Ionizing Radiation
• Table 1-2 Alpha Particles
• Beta particles
• Table 1-3 Beta particles
• Table 1-4 Gamma Rays/X-Rays
• Table 1-5 Neutrons
• Rad (Radiation absorbed dose)
• Table 1-6 Radiation Units
• Module 2: Biological Effects
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Manmade sources
• Effects of Radiation on Cells
• Average annual dose
• Acute and Chronic Radiation Dose
• Chronic radiation doses
• Table 2-1 Prompt Biological Effects
• Prenatal Radiation Exposure
• Risks in Perspective
• Table 2-2 Estimated Loss of Life Expectancy from Health Risks
• Summary
• Module 3: Radiation Limits and Administrative Control Levels
• Module Introduction
• Table 3-7 Dose Equivalent Limits and Controls
• Extremities
• Worker Responsibilities Regarding Dose Limits
• Summary
• Module 4: ALARA Program
• Module Introduction
• Responsibilities for the ALARA Program
• External and Internal Radiation Dose Reduction
• Proper uses of shielding
• Radioactive Waste Minimization
• Methods to minimize radioactive waste
• Summary
• Module 5: Personnel Moitoring Programs
• Module Introduction
• Internal Monitoring
• Summary
• Module 6: Radiological Access Controls and Postings
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Radiological Postings
• Radiological Postings cont'd
• Areas a RW I Trained Person Can Enter
• Areas a RW I Trained Person Can Enter cont'd
• Radioactive Materials Area (RMA)
• Fixed Contamination Area (Recommended)
• Areas a RW I Trained Person May Not Enter
• Very High Radiation Areas (VHRs)
• Summary
• Module 7: Radiological Emergencies
• Module Introduction
• Radiological Emergency Situations
• Considerations in Rescue and Recovery Operations
• Evaluation
• Module 8: High/Very High Radiation Area Training
• Module Introduction
• Table 8-1 High and Very High Radiation Area
• Entry, Work In, and Exit from High Radiation Areas
• Access Controls for High and Very High Radiation Areas
• Access to VHRAs
• Module 9: Radioactive Contamination Control
• Module Introduction
• Table 9-1 Types of Radioactive Contamination
• Indicators of possible contamination:
• Contamination Control Methods
• Engineering controls
• Personal Protective Measures
• Contamination Monitoring Equipment
• Decontamination
• High Contamination Area
• Summary
• Module 10.1: Practical Factors for Radiological Worker I
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Monitor for Contamination
• Summary
• Review Pass/Fail Criteria
• module 10.2 Practical Factors for High Radiation Areas
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Module Outline cont'd
• Module 10.3: Practical Factors for Radiological Worker II
• Module Introduction
• Module Outline
• Don Protective Clothing and Dosimeter(s)
• Remove Protective Clothing and Dosimeter(s)
• Summary
• Review Pass/Fail Criteria
• Concluding Material
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