Radiation Safety Officer Certification
$295.00
Description
This online class focuses on the job duties/responsibilities of the portable gauge licensee Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Participants should first complete the Initial Safety Certification with Hazmat (Portable Nuclear Gauge Operator) course. This certification course can be used as an RSO class or an RSO refresher.
This course is accepted for use in every state. Check with the agency for possible additional RSO requirements. (we need to call each Agreement State agency to find out about discretionary RSO acceptance in their state)
Topics Covered Include (may edit):
- radiation fundamentals
- agency expectations/typical duties of the RSO
- maintaining compliance of the radioactive materials license
- ALARA and managing the radiation protection program
- radiation protection regulations
- protected activities
- gauge security, storage and public dose
- personnel monitoring
- dose evaluations for unmonitored individuals
- effective recordkeeping
- posting of notices to workers
- training requirements
- routine maintenance
- leak testing
- accountability for licensed material (receipt, transfer, disposal, decommissioning)
- inspections and enforcement
- previous gauge incidents
- transport regulations
- emergency response/agency notification
- annual audit
Certificate
A certificate is issued for this course following a 70-percent passing score on the 30-question exam.
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification (Portable Nuclear Gauge)
