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Member Highlights:
Safety Assessments + Consultations: Air Quality Assessment, Combustible Dust Assessment, Confined Spaces Assessment, Critical Incident Response Services, Ergonomics, Machine Safeguarding Assessment, Noise Hazards | Surveys and Testing Services
Advisor Services: Safety Needs Analysis | GAP Analysis, Safety Program Support (SPS) | Safety Compliance Support (SCS)
Leadership and Psychological Safety Services: Mental Health and Wellness at Work, Leadership Training and Coaching, Respectful Workplace Support
By Type: Checklists, Guidebooks, Presentations, Quick Reference Cards, Safety Awareness Posters, Safety Videos, Templates, Toolbox Talks, Webinars
OHS Competency Tools and Framework:
Getting Certified: Steps to OSSE Certification, COR for Small Business, Safety Needs Analysis | GAP Analysis, COR / OSSE Small Business Referral Program, Certified OSSE/COR External Auditors
Certification Tools & Training: OSSE/COR Audit Tools, OSSE/COR Reference Materials, 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 $34 per person.
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