Ionizing Radiation Safety

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Online Certification Course | 29 CFR 1910.1096

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$39.95

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2 Hours

OSHA | Safety

0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs)

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Who This Course is For

Case Study: On April 26, 1986, a sudden surge of power during a reactor systems test destroyed one of four nuclear reactors at a nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, in the former Soviet Union. The accident and the fire that followed released massive amounts of radiation into the environment. The effects of the radiation killed 28 of the site's 600 workers in the first four months after the accident. One hundred and six more workers received high enough doses of radiation to cause acute radiation sickness. Officials also believe the accident is responsible for nearly 7,000 cases of thyroid cancer among individuals who were under the age of 18 at the time of the accident. The accident contaminated wide areas of Ukraine, Belarus, and the Russian Federation. The Chernobyl accident is the only accident in the history of commercial nuclear power to cause fatalities from radiation.

Case Study: The Chernobyl event was the product of a severely flawed Soviet-era reactor design combined with human error. The operators of the plant ran the plant at very low power and did not have adequate safety precautions and procedures in place.

Ionizing radiation regulations are codified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1096. This section covers definitions, exposure limitations, labels, notification requirements, and many other key areas. Employees should thoroughly understand these regulations to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the public.

Introduction to Ionizing Radiation Standard Safety Training

Regulatory Institutions and Agencies
Key Terms

What Is Radiation?

Ionizing Radiation Versus Non-Ionizing Radiation
Types of Ionizing Radiation
Alpha Particles
Beta Particles
Neutron Radiation
Gamma Rays and X-rays

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Sources of Radiation
Natural Radiation
Man-made Radiation
NORM
TENORM
Exposure Pathways
Routes of Internal Exposure
Chronic Exposure
Acute Exposure
Health Effects of Exposure
Health Effects of Exposure - Cancer
Health Effects of Exposure - Genetic Mutation

Safety and Health Programs and Practices

Employer Responsibilities
Employee Responsibilities
Employee Training
Record Keeping
Radiation Emergencies
Caution Signs and Labels
Caution Signs and Labels - Exceptions
Immediate Evacuation Warning Signal
Immediate Evacuation Warning Signal - Design Parameters
Notification of Incidents

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It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course

OSHA has not yet published ionizing radiation standards for recurrent radiation safety training or continuing medical education (CME). However, other OSHA standards require certain tasks to be completed by certified, competent, or qualified personnel. Given the high risks associated with ionizing radiation exposure, annual recertification or radiation safety CME is suggested. Radiation health and safety training is also important whenever employees' duties change significantly.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

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