Annual Radiation Safety Refresher Training

Online

This is a mandatory refresher session for faculty, staff, and students who are currently authorized to work with radioactive materials or ionizing radiation sources, or frequenting an area where these materials are used or stored.

This is a mandatory refresher session for faculty, staff, and students who are currently authorized to work with radioactive materials or ionizing radiation sources, or frequenting an area where these materials are used or stored. 

Audience: All individuals either working with or handling radioactive materials, handling radiation producing machines or equipment, or other personnel that work in a registered radioactive materials laboratory are required to complete this training.

Note: If you have not completed the initial Introduction to Radiation Safety training, please enroll in that course instead. This training meets the requirement for the annual renewal of the aforementioned training.

Objectives are to:

  1. Review characteristics of radioactive materials, radiation and radiological contamination.
  2. Review warning signs and postings identifying areas where radioactive materials are located or radiation producing machines are used.
  3. Review the characteristics of the Radiation Safety Program.
  4. Review current Radiation Safety Program development.
  5. Be aware of the services offered by Radiation Safety staff.
  6. Be aware of regulatory licenses, registrations, and notices defining employee rights concerning radiation safety.