Theme: Radiation Safety

A short briefing for anyone who wishes to use X-ray generators at Department of Physics, University of Cambridge. Required before attending hands-on training on specific X-ray equipment and part of registrations as "Ionising Radiation User" (for details see this page).

This is an introductory course which is required for users and supervisors of Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, before they receive hands-on training for use of specific lasers, and for registering as an "Authorized Laser User" in accordance with University of Cambridge and Department of Physics policy and procedure.

This is an introductory course which is required for users and supervisors of Class 3B and Class 4 lasers, before they receive hands-on training for use of specific lasers, and for registering as an "Authorized Laser User" in accordance with University of Cambridge and Department of Physics policy and procedure.

This course is an essential component of training for new laser users, which should be backed up by practical training in departments.

The course may be suitable for users of other classes of lasers, depending on the risk, but please discuss this with your Laser Safety Officer first.

Anyone who is a first-time user of unsealed radioactive substances is expected to attend this acquaintanceship course before they begin the work. Users of radioactive substances who are new to the University should also attend. This course also acts as a refresher for experienced users and for users from other institutions or countries. There will be time for discussion and questions at the end of the session. You will be required to complete a short quiz after the course to confirm your understanding of core aspects of radiation safety.

Please follow this link https://sms.cam.ac.uk/media/3226606 to a 20 minute video 'Working with radioactivity safely' which you will need to watch before attending the main course. You will need your Raven password to access this video. If any problems, please contact safety.training@admin.cam.ac.uk.

This course is a basic introduction, providing an overview of laser safety. It is designed to complement practical instruction given on the use of specific equipment.

This module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Note: This online training forms part one of the Laser safety for Class 3B and 4 laser users and research supervisors course. Part two of the course is a workshop session. Users of Class 3B and 4 lasers must attend both parts one and two unless informed otherwise by their departmental Laser Safety Officer.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Anyone who is a first-time user of unsealed radioactive substances is expected to attend this acquaintanceship course before they begin the work. Users of radioactive substances who are new to the University should also attend. This course also acts as a refresher for experienced users and for users from other institutions or countries. There will be time for discussion and questions at the end of the session. You will be required to complete a short quiz after the course to confirm your understanding of core aspects of radiation safety.

Please follow this link https://sms.cam.ac.uk/media/3226606 to a 20 minute video 'Working with radioactivity safely' which you will need to watch before attending the main course. You will need your Raven password to access this video. If any problems, please contact safety.training@admin.cam.ac.uk.

This course is an essential component of training for new laser users, which should be backed up by practical training in departments.

The course may be suitable for users of other classes of lasers, depending on the risk, but please discuss this with your Laser Safety Officer first.

This course is a basic introduction to safe working with fully enclosed X-ray generating equipment in the laboratory. It is designed to complement practical instruction given on the use of specific equipment.

This module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication