Safety, Health & Environment · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
The applications of ionizing radiation bring many benefits to humankind, ranging from power generation to uses in medicine, industry and agriculture. One of the longest established industrial applications of radiation is the use of radiography for the non-destructive testing of items of equipment.
Learning Objectives
Get certified as a “Certified Radiation Protection Officer”
Review the fundamentals of physics and mathematics used in radiation protection, the interaction of radiation with matter and sources of radiation
Identify the quantities and measurements as well as the biological effects of ionizing radiation
Discuss the principles of radiation protection and the international framework covering the conceptual framework, the role of international organizations in radiation protection and the development of safety culture
Apply regulatory control including the legal framework for radiation protection and the safe use of radiation sources, regulatory system and assessment of the effectiveness of the regulatory programs
Discuss the general regulations on protection from ionizing radiation including the general instruction on radioactive waste management and the safe transport of radioactive materials
Assess external and internal exposures of radiation due to external sources of radiation and radionuclides and use the proper protection against occupational exposure
Understand ionizing radiation concepts and fundamental principles.
Recognize biological effects and radiation dose limits.
Apply safe storage, handling, and transportation practices for radioactive materials.
Evaluate the structure of a Radiation Management System/Manual.
Implement ALARA programs to maintain low exposure risks.
Develop and implement radiation emergency response plans.
Analyze IAEA safety standards and Codes of Practice (CoP).
Operate radiation monitoring instruments such as dosimeters effectively.
Conduct radiation safety assessments and exposure surveys.
Apply risk management strategies for radiation safety.
Explain medical exposures in diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine including the scope and responsibilities, justification of medical exposures, optimization of protection for medical exposures, quality assurance and accidental exposures in medical applications
Describe exposure of the public owing to practices, intervention in situations of chronic and emergency exposure
Assess the training needs, presenting how to be a lecturer and setting up a training course
Who Should Attend
This course provides an overview of all significant aspects and considerations of radiation protection for those who are willing to be a Radiation Protection Officer (RPO/RSO) such as safety officers, supervisors, engineers, inspectors, X-Ray technicians, and other technical and medical staff.
Professionals in HSE
HSE professionals, officers and advisors
Engineers and specialists working in safety
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction Review of Fundamentals
Basic Physics & Mathematics Used in Radiation Protection
Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Sources of Radiation
Quantities & Units
Day 2 — Principles of Radiation Protection & the International Framework
Conceptual Framework
The Role of International Organizations in Radiation Protection
The Development of Safety Culture
Legal Framework for Radiation Protection & the Safe Use of Radiation Sources
Day 3 — Protection against Occupational Exposure
Organization & Management
Methods of Protection & the Safe Use of Radiation Sources; Optimization
Individual & Workplace Monitoring
Health Surveillance
Day 4 — Medical Exposures in Diagnostic Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine
Scope and Responsibilities
Justification of Medical Exposures
Optimization of Protection for Medical Exposures
Quality Assurance
Day 5 — Intervention in Situations of Chronic & Emergency Exposure
General Principles & Types of Events
Basic Concepts for Emergency Response
Basic Concepts for Emergency Preparedness for a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency
Developing a National Capability for Response to a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa safety, health and environment courses cover?
Al-Khobraa's HSE portfolio covers occupational health and safety management, process safety management (PSM), risk assessment, incident investigation, environmental management and safety leadership — including preparation for internationally recognised qualifications such as NEBOSH and IOSH Managing Safely. Courses are taught by practitioners with Saudi industrial experience in Arabic and English.
Who should attend a safety, health and environment course?
These courses suit HSE officers, safety supervisors and managers, operations and maintenance engineers, plant and site supervisors, contractor and project HSE staff, and any manager accountable for workplace safety performance. Most programmes assume practical site experience rather than a formal safety qualification.
How long are safety, health and environment courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa safety, health and environment courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can safety, health and environment training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa safety, health and environment course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.