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Special Educational Event: Dust Hazard Analysis, Mental Wellness at Work, Make It Safe Expert Series | Prince George Training
OHS Essentials: JHSC Training, Emergency Response Planning, Employee Safety Orientation, Principles of OHS Management, Incident Investigation, Hazard Identification and Control, Safety Culture 101, Workplace Inspections, Instructional Skills Workshop, Introduction to Workplace Mental Health, Small Employer Program Building, X-Ray Safety in the Workplace
Journey to OSSE Certification, Safety Needs Analysis | GAP Analysis, OSSE Continual Improvement Program, Safety Pinnacle Awards, OSSE/COR Audit Tools, OSSE/COR Hall of Fame, OSSE/COR News, OSSE/COR Reference Materials, Certified OSSE/COR External Auditors, Certified OSSE External Auditor Training, OSSE/COR Internal Auditor Training
Radiation Awareness
This online course introduces radiation and radiation safety to people who work in environments where radiation is used. It is also a great course for anyone who wants basic knowledge about radiation safety.
Radiation Awareness teaches the impact of radiation in manufacturing and food processing. It also provides an introduction to the radiation regulatory framework in Canada.
Goals and Objectives
- Define the various types of radiation and how it is measured.
- Describe how radiation affects the body and dose limits.
- Identify common radiation exposures and potential risks.
Topics
- Radiation health effects
- Types of radiation
- Shielding
- Radioactive substance activity
- Damage from radiation exposure
- Radiation interaction with the body
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Audience
- Employees, managers, and supervisors in BC manufacturing and food processing where radiation is used.
Funding
Your training costs may be eligible for partial reimbursement through the B.C. Employer Training Grant. Find out here.
Eligible toward the requirements for Joint Health and Safety Committee training for new members or annual training in British Columbia; may be eligible in other jurisdictions as well.eLearning
Register for online Radiation Awareness eLearning training online through our Learning Centre. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and accessible from any computer, laptop, tablet with internet access.
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hrs
Register now for only $25 per person.
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