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ETRAP
2005
23 - 25 November in Brussels, Belgium
3rd International Conference on Education and Training in Radiological Protection
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NORM training: increasing awareness, reducing exposure |
Presented by |
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Van Sonsbeek, Richard |
Institute(s) |
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Röntgen Technische Dienst, Department of Radiation Protection Services (NL) |
Description |
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At the request of a major oil company in Africa, RTD has developed a NORM training for operational personnel A distinction was made between Radiation Protection Technicians (RPTs), and Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPSs).
The training consists of a theoretical and a practical part, and is given "in house" at the production locations. This makes it possible to do practical exercises at the workplaces of the students. Both the RPTs and the RPSs learn how to perform and interpret radiation measurements. In addition, the RPSs learn how to inspect, and supervise work involving NORM independently, including the necessary measures to be taken to protect personnel from getting internally exposed to ionising radiation, and the ways in which dispersal of radioactive material into the environment can be prevented.
Our experience shows that with relatively little effort, and low cost it is possible to increase the awareness of operational personnel for the hazards of NORM. In this way a reduction of occupational dose and an increased protection of the environment can be achieved, even in countries that do not have as developed knowledge infrastructures for radiation protection as in the western countries.
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Full paper |
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Van Sonsbeek.pdf (39 KB - 39,726 bytes) |
Presentation |
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Van Sonsbeek.pdf (296 KB - 303,088 bytes) |
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