Radiological Protection Training

The provision of information and training is an integral part of any system of radiological protection. The level of instmction provided should be appropriate to the nature and type of work undertaken. Workers involved in the transport of radioactive material require training concerning the radiological risks in their work and how they can minimize these risks in all circnmstances. 

Vano E. Rosenstein M. Liniecki J, Rehani M, Martin CJ. Vetter RJ Education and training in radiological protection for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Ann ICRP 2009 39. 

Contractor staff members receive good training not only in basic nuclear knowledge but also in plant specifics, quality assurance (QA) and radiological protection, and in safety aspects related to their specific jobs ... 

The appointment of a radiological safety officer who is qualified by training and experience in radiation protection, and who is available for advice and assistance on radiological safety matters and... 

In addition, all radiological workers are required to receive radiation worker safety training in accordance with the SNL ES H manual. This training gives the worker the academic and theoretical knowledge as well as the practical skills necessary to apply radiation protection principals to radiological work, and includes the following topics ... 

Site personnel (permanent and temporary plant staff and contractor personnel) who enter controlled areas are required to be duly authorized in accordance with established administrative procedures (Ref. [2], para. 1.23) and recommendations on radiation protection and on training. Authorization for entry may be granted for the entire controlled area or for a limited part of it. The authorization may expire at a specified time or it may be withdrawn if radiological conditions change. Special permission to enter a controlled area may be granted to persons who are not authorized in compliance with the recommendations on radiation protection, provided that they comply with a written system of work procedures which includes being accompanied at all times by an authorized escort. 

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