A Radiation Safety Training course designed to satisfy licensing requirements for drivers of vehicles containing radioactive materials. This license is currently required in Queensland for drivers who are not licensed users of equipment containing radioactive sources. The course is also suitable for companies associated with the despatch of radioactive materials other than unpackaged low specific activity material.

Duration: 1 Day

Courses are run at a venue which is convenient for the client.

Topics covered in the Transport of Radioactive Materials course are:

• The Scientific Background
• Biological Effects
• Radiation Protection Philosophy and Standards
• Applying the ALARA Principle
• Background Radiation
• Practical Issues of External Dose Control
• Storage & Security of Radioisotopes
• Safe Work Practices with Radioactive Materials
• Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials
• ARPANSA Code of Practice RPS 2
• Emergency Procedures
• Legislative Requirements