Ionizing Radiation - Part A I (Unsealed Sources)Designed for
ALL students who use unsealed radioactive sources, for example, H3, C14, S35, P32, P33, Fe55, I125.
It is COMPULSORY for the above students to pass the safety examination; therefore this safety module is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Objectives
At the end of the session, the participant should be able to:
Know the safety procedures on using ionizing radiation (radioactive substances)
Understand the legal requirements in working with ionizing radiation
Structure
1.5-hour illustrated presentation.
Brief Description
What is ionizing radiation and its hazards
Units in radiation
Principle and methods of protection
Safety rules and University rules
Techniques in handling unsealed sources (video)
Rules on purchasing, using and transportation of radioactive sources
Decontamination methods
Waste disposal rules
Schedule
Group 1
(English)
Group 2
(English)
Date
6 Sep 2011, Tue
Date
20 Sep 2011, Tue
Time
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Time
6:00 pm -7:30 pm
Venue
Room 712, William Mong Engineering Building
Venue
Room 712, William Mong Engineering Building
Places in each group is strictly limited to 40, please register early to secure your seat.
Remarks:
1) Students should take one of the following combinations as:
Part A I and Part B; or
Part A II and Part B
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