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Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety
Online Training Certificate Course
29 CFR 1910.1096
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This online training course explains OSHA radiology regulations and ionizing radiation safety.
Ionizing radiation is a common tool in many workplaces. However, it can also be extremely dangerous. Excessive radiation exposure has been linked to serious health problems, including cancer. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified ionizing radiation as a special area of concern requiring dedicated safety training.
This course is offered by 360training. Compliance Training Online™ is a division of 360training.
This course is for:
Any worker whose duties may cause exposure to ionizing radiation should take a radiation safety course. Radiological (rad) worker training educates personnel on the risks and precautions of working with radiation.
Additionally, any professional who is responsible for protecting other employees from radiation-such as a Radiation Safety Officer-will benefit from this online certification in OSHA ionizing radiation safety.
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.
Key Takeaways: 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.
Governing Regulations
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.
What You'll Learn
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
Summary
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Exam
Most of our courses take about two (2) hours to complete. If a final exam is included, you should plan for an additional 30 minutes. Courses that require additional training time will clearly state that in the course title or description.
You’ll have unlimited access during your enrollment or access period. Most CTO courses must be completed within 90 days of purchase. OSHA-authorized Outreach Training provides up to 180 days to finish the course and required survey. Timeframes vary depending on the specific course and regulatory requirements. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Because our courses are self-paced, you can log in and out as needed and complete your training on a schedule that works best for you.
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 retraining or radiation safety CME is suggested. Radiation health and safety training is also important whenever employees' duties change significantly.
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