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Learn the fundamentals of radiological protection in just 2 days

Applying RP Principles to reduce health, safety and environmental risks

Download your copy of the Background to Radiological Protection Course agenda

Topics covered include:

  • Application of practical instrument selection

  • Identifying concepts of risk and hazards

  • Understanding and implementing emergency planning and recovery measures

  • Safe transport of radioactive materials and the procedures involved

  • Monitoring natural and man-made sources of radiation

  • NORM and its impact on nuclear and non-nuclear industries

Lecturers include world leaders in radiological protection such as:

Lecturers include world leaders in radiological protection such as:

Pete Burgess Principal Consultant, Radiation Metrology Nuvia Limited

Keith Pearce Strategy Lead for Emergency Planning Magnox Limited

David Thomas Group Leader - Neutron Metrology NPL Management Ltd

Phil McNamara
Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
EDF Energy

Roger Jackson
Head of Profession for Radiation Protection
SERCO

Dr Richard Bull
Dosimetry Consultant
Nuvia Ltd

Dr Phillip Mayles
Head of Physics
Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology NHS Trust

William Vaughan
Environmental Adviser
Urenco UK Ltd


The Background to Radiological Protection seminar will feature:

  • Quick fire exchange:
    Your chance to get to know fellow delegates better
  • Practical workshops on:

    Emergency Planning
    - Reviewing major incidents
    - Understanding the best option for counter measures
    - Recovery and reassurance monitoring

    Instrument Selection
    - Understanding definitions
    - Selecting appropriate monitoring equipment
    - Instrument ergonomics

Who will benefit from attending Background to Radiological Protection Seminar 2011?

  • Radiation protection advisors and agencies
  • Health protection agencies
  • Government departments and agencies focused on
     - radiation
     - environment
  • Non-nuclear industries dealing with radiation including
     - mining
     - phosphate
     - oil and gas
  • Radiation protection and environmental remediation consultancies

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