If radioactive isotopes are involved in your operations … are you competent in handling and maintaining equipment containing the radioactive sources and knowledgeable as risk associated with NORM and TENORM?
Do you know how to contain leaks and contamination and to secure, transport and dispose of radioactive sources?
Do you know what the Hazardous Substances Act says as to Group IV substances and the penalties under the Environmental Protection Acts, The NNR Act & The Transportation Act regarding dangerous goods Class 7?
Radioactive isotopes are widely used in measuring equipment such as those which determine soil density and moisture. While these instruments use relatively small amounts of these radioactive isotopes, misuse or damage can lead to serious permanent injury, fatalities or contamination of the environment.
The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), through the Hazardous Substances Act of 1973 (amended in 1993), controls the use of radioactive isotopes in South Africa. While SAHPRA falls under the Minister of Health, the administration of the National Nuclear Regulator Act is the reponsibility of the Minister of Minerals and Energy. Companies and persons found guilty of contraventions may be fined or otherwise sentenced depending on seriousness of the offence.
Allen Associates Radiation Safety Proficiency Courses are designed to enhance understanding of sources of ionizing radiation, their application, safe use and procedures in the case of an accident.
Participants are instructed in ionising radiation theory, biological effects and dose limits, methods of protection and the safe use of sources and exposure to NORM. We teach the responsibilities of Radiation Protection Officers, the rules relating to transport and disposal of radioactive sources as well as procedures to follow in the case of accidental overexposure.
In the civil engineering courses the training uniquely relates safety theory, law, and use of soils and thin-layer gauges, their maintenance and correct operation for standard counts and Proctor and Marshall results, including density and moisture offsets for certain backfill layers and trenches.
The programme satisfies legal requirements and regulations around radiation control in South Africa including the administrative procedures and records required for obtaining, possessing, transporting or disposing of radioactive sources.
Delegates are tested in theory and practice, the Certificate evidencing the competency required for Radiation Protection Officers in terms of Regulation 6 2(b). The Department broadened the training ambit to include operators and for assistance to include the preparation of Internal Rules and HR contracts. The status of NQF level courses is traversed.
The course is set to benefit all persons involved in the use of radioactiveequipment, including:
Entry requirements
Assistance is offered in preparation of the Internal rules required by law, and content follows the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) guidelines to which South Africa as a member state subscribes, including:
Safety theory is combined with the field operating guidelines of nuclear equipment manufacturers Troxler, Campbell Pacific Nuclear, Instrotek, Humboldt, Niton, Scantech, Nuctech and more.
The intensive two-day course includes an assessment test requiring an 85% pass mark for a Certificate of Proficiency. All candidates receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Additional field instruction is optional. Besides ionising radiation courses our non-ionising radiation course for Laser safety Officers (LSOs) covers the provisions of the Safety guidelines.
The certificate is evidence for SAHPRA or regulatory bodies of competency training for Radiation Protection Officers in terms of the Codes of Safe Practice. A Company Certificate summarising attendee names is issued for scrutiny by the Inspectorate.
Courses comprise verbal and multimedia presentations and discussion is encouraged.
Each delegate receives course material including the legal codes and nuclear gauge user manuals.
On achieving proficiency, candidates will be able under the ALARA philosophy to:
David Allen, CEO at Allen Associates, after first-class physics and chemistry, studied law and accountancy at Rhodes University. Articles of Clerkship, Institute of Administration and Commerce of S.A. Management and Accountancy Diploma Branches with further studies in industrial law and administration were followed by a NMU lectureship for CIS and IAC finalists. Career milestones include support services for nuclear radiation therapy in SA hospitals, industrial systems analysis, safety and preventive maintenance auditing and RPO and RPA appointments under Radiation Control.
Certification by the NRF iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and relations with the Nuclear Energy Corporation of SA (NECSA) support a wealth of experience in Allen short training courses.
Allen Associates, Positioning-based Solutions supply, rent out and maintain surveying, nuclear gauges and test and measurement instrumentation including GPS and machine control systems. Their cutting-edge expertise is recognized in referrals in SADC countries and beyond. Leak-testing certificates are issued.
Be able to confidently handle Radiation Sources in a safe working environment. Register today.
Courses cater for any size group at our training facility, on-site, or online across the sub-continent.
Cancellations are recognized up to 5 days before scheduled dates. Supplementary tuition is free above a cut-off mark or by quotation.
For more information about the courses, see our course brochure.
For bookings and enquiries: Call: 041 581 2265 Email: david@allenassociates.co.za
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