A Radiation Safety Training course designed to satisfy licensing requirements for Operators of Portable XRF Devices. This course applies to devices containing either x-ray tubes or radioisotopes.

Duration: Approximately 4 hours.

Courses are usually run at client premises to enable practical training and assessment.

Topics covered in this Radiation Safety Training course are:

• The Scientific Background
• Biological Effects
• Radiation Protection Philosophy and Standards
• Background Radiation
• External Radiation Control
• General Principles of Protection Against X-rays
• Dose Rates from Portable XRF Units
• Simple Rules for Safety with Portable XRF Units
• Security in Storage and Transport