Initial Safety Certification with Hazmat (Gauge Operator)

$129.00

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Description

This course is designed for nuclear moisture/density gauge operators and provides the certification required to operate and transport nuclear moisture/density gauges. This course meets the training requirements of the NRC, Agreement States, USDOT (49 CFR 172, Subpart H), and IATA. This class should be taken by new gauge operators.

Topics Covered Include:

  • radiation safety principles and strategies
  • portable gauge theory and design
  • operating, emergency, and security procedures
  • maintenance and leak testing
  • gauge operation at the worksite
  • control and surveillance of gauges
  • license and regulatory requirements
  • employee protection
  • deliberate misconduct
  • storage, packaging, shipping, and transportation
  • gauge accidents and incidents
  • agency enforcement

Certificates

Two certificates are issued for this course following a 70-percent passing score on the 30-question exam.

  • Initial Safety Certification (Portable Nuclear Gauge Operator)
  • Initial Hazmat Certification (Portable Nuclear Gauge)