X-ray Safety in the Workplace
The X-ray Safety in the Workplace course is an awareness-level course to help learners understand how X-ray technology is used in the manufacturing and food processing industries and how to increase safety around this equipment. It is an essential building block for anyone seeking to play a constructive role in making their workplace healthy and safe.
Goals and Objectives
By the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand how x-ray technology is used and regulated in the workplace
- Understand the radiation protection principles and the concept of ALARA
- Identify x-ray hazards in the workplace
- Identify and apply x-ray safety control measures to ensure ALARA
- Identify x-ray safety responsibilities within the company’s safety program
- Understand your role in maintain and improving safety culture in your organization
Topics
- Introduction to x-ray technology
- X-ray health and safety
- X-ray hazards
- Safety control measures
- X-ray safety program
- Safety culture
Audience
This course is intended to reach a wide audience, including front-line employees, supervisors and managers in the manufacturing and food processing industries.
