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Built to ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2024 Appendix A: Radiographic Safety Operations and Emergency Instructions Course · Jurisdiction requirements vary

Level RS, course length

40h

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About this course

Radiation Safety training covers radiation fundamentals, biological effects, dose limits, ALARA, survey instruments, regulations, source security, and emergency procedures for industrial radiography.

Required knowledge for industrial radiographers and IRRSP card candidates. Jurisdiction requirements vary, your regulator's required hours and practical components govern.

33 LESSONS · 8 MODULES · 40 DESIGNED TRAINING HOURS

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Curriculum

What you'll learn

RS40 hours

Radiation safety for industrial radiography per CP-105-2024 Appendix A: personnel safety and radiation protection, survey instruments, radiation-area surveys and reports, neutron radiographic work practices and explosive-device safety, biological effects of radiation, exposure devices, emergency procedures, storage and shipment of exposure devices and sources, and state and federal regulations. Subject matter applies to multiple types of penetrating radiation and should be tailored to the applicable source and delivery system.

Personnel Safety and Radiation Protection

5 lessons · 5.8 h

Appendix A 1.0

Hazards of Excessive Exposurevideodiagramnarration80 min

Controlling Radiation Dose: Time, Distance, and Shieldingvideointeractivediagram80 min

Personnel Monitoring Devices and Dose Unitsvideodiagramreference80 min

Dosimeter Use, Records, Exposure Limits, and ALARAvideosimulationreferencenarration75 min

Plan and Control a Radiography Dose Practicalinteractivediagramreference30 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

Radiation Survey Instruments and Radiation-Area Surveys

5 lessons · 6.1 h

Appendix A 2.0-3.0

Types of Radiation Survey Instrumentsvideodiagraminteractive80 min

Using Survey Meters: Readings, Calibration, and Battery Checksvideosimulationreference80 min

Radiation-Area Surveys, Restricted Areas, and Postingvideodiagramsimulation95 min

Exposure Reduction, Regulatory Survey Requirements, and Time Limitsvideointeractivereference80 min

Survey, Set, and Defend the Boundary Practicalinteractivediagramreference30 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

Radiation Survey Reports and Biological Effects of Radiation

4 lessons · 4.8 h

Appendix A 4.0, 8.0

Radiation Survey Reportsvideointeractivereference60 min

Background Radiation, Dose Units, and Radiation vs. Contaminationvideodiagramnarration75 min

Radiation Damage, Injury Symptoms, and Acute Exposurevideodiagramreference95 min

Exposure Tracking and Organ Radiosensitivityvideodiagraminteractive60 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

Neutron Radiographic Work Practices and Explosive-Device Safety

4 lessons · 4.5 h

Appendix A 5.0-6.0

Radioactive Contamination Control for NR Workvideodiagramreference75 min

NR Operating and Emergency Proceduresvideoreferenceinteractive60 min

Explosive-Device Safety: Static Electricity, Grounding, and Clothingvideodiagramreference60 min

Explosive Devices: Handling, Storage, Shipping, and Licensingvideoreferenceinteractive75 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

Safety and Health, and Exposure Devices

4 lessons · 4.5 h

Appendix A 7.0, 9.0

Radiation Hazards and Exposure Control in Daily Operationsvideodiagramnarration75 min

Exposure Devices: Daily Inspection, Maintenance, and Exposure Limitsvideosimulationreference75 min

Exposure Device Labeling and Usevideodiagraminteractive60 min

Collimators and Source Changersvideodiagramsimulation60 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

Emergency Procedures

4 lessons · 4.5 h

Appendix A 10.0

Vehicle Accidents Involving Radioactive Sealed Sourcesvideointeractivereference60 min

Fire Involving Sealed Sourcesvideodiagraminteractive60 min

Source-Out Emergencies: Failure to Return to Shielded Conditionvideosimulationdiagramnarration90 min

The Emergency Call List and Notification Dutiesvideointeractivereference60 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

Storage and Shipment of Exposure Devices and Sources

3 lessons · 4.7 h

Appendix A 11.0

Vehicle Storage and Permanent Storage Vaultsvideodiagraminteractive90 min

Shipping Instructions for Sourcesvideodiagramreference95 min

Receiving Radioactive Materialvideosimulationreference95 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

State and Federal Regulations

4 lessons · 5.2 h

Appendix A 12.0

NRC, Agreement States, and License Reciprocityvideodiagramreference80 min

Radioactive Materials Licensing and OSHAvideoreferenceinteractive75 min

Personnel Qualification and Radiation Control Regulationsvideodiagramreference80 min

DOT Transport Regulations and X-ray Machine Requirementsvideodiagraminteractive75 min

MODULE QUIZ, 10 questions · 80% to pass

FINAL EXAM, 50 questions · 80% to pass

Questions about Radiation Safety

Will this radiation safety course meet my regulator's requirements?

Requirements depend on your jurisdiction, license conditions and role. Before enrolling, have your radiation safety officer compare the syllabus, required training and practical components with the rules governing your work.

How is radiation safety training different from RT training?

Radiation safety focuses on exposure control, dose, instruments, security and emergency procedures. RT method training focuses on producing and interpreting inspection images. Industrial radiographers may need both under their employer's program.

Does course completion authorize me to operate a radiography source?

No. Course completion documents training. Your employer, license holder and regulator determine the additional qualifications, authorization and practical requirements for operating the equipment.

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