Physics Health & Safety: Ionising Radiation Briefing for Users of X-Ray Generators BeginnersNew
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).
- People using/supervising users of X-ray generators at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 23 Oct 2018 11:00 - 12:15 | 11:00 - 12:15 | Department of Physics, 213 Bragg Commitee Room | map | Saba Alai |
By the end of the session, X-ray users should be able to:
- Describe the main risks of using X-ray generators
- Explain why risks must be controlled
- List the types of measures used to control risks
- Describe duties for risk control
- Explain what to do if there is a problem
To provide information on radiation risks and precautions and the requirements of University of Cambridge (which comply with IRR 2017), in preparation for the attendees receiving hands-on training on use of specific X-ray equipment at the Department of Physics.
To assist in compliance with Department of Physics procedure on managing risks from ionizing radiation.
Presentation
There will be a short written quiz at the end of this session. Please bring a pen.
Please note - If the session is listed as being held in "Rutherford Seminar Room", this relates to room 980B on the first floor of Rutherford Building.
Participation at the University of Cambridge Safety Office X-Ray Generators and Other Equipment Generating Ionising Radiations is an alternative and will provide exemption from this session. Evidence of other similar training will also be considered - please contact Saba Alai (sa792@cam.ac.uk; 01223 337397).
One session of one and a quarter hours
Monthly
Booking / availability