Training for Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPSs)

Tracerco Radiation Protection Services specialise in providing Radiation Protection advice and training to industry. Our experience covers Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM / LSA), nucleonic equipment, radiography operations, the use of radioisotopes for process diagnostics, radiation monitors, laboratory use of radioisotopes etc.

Each course includes training modules on:-

• the properties of radiation;
• the biological effects of radiation;
• radiation protection practices;
• risk assessment;
• radiation monitor selection;
• Radioactive Substances Act 1993 and exemption orders;
• the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999;
• an introduction to the transportation of radioactive materials;
• safe working practice with NORM;
• safety aspects of nucleonic instrumentation;
• radiography
• unsealed sources of ionising radiation

Tracerco provide both 2-day refresher as well as 3-day RPS training courses based on the Health & Safety Executives' requirements for RPS competency. The courses emphasise the practical aspects of radiation protection under the IRR 1999 as well as environmental compliance with the Radioactive Substances Act 1993.

We can also undertake Radiation Protection Training at your site to an agreed specification.

Radiation Protection Supervisor Training Courses 2008

Training Courses 2008 A PDF version of the Training Courses is available, to download it click here

To book a place on a course in Billingham, please email us here or if you would like to book a place on a course in Aberdeen then please email us here.