Welcome to the course

This course is designed for employees who work with X-ray security inspection cabinets in airports, seaports and prisons settings. It will provide training in radiation protection or it can be used to refresh previously trained staff.

The course aims to allow you to understand the duties of an RPS who works with X-ray security inspection cabinets and will help you to work safely and in compliance with UK legislation.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Understand the potential hazards associated with X-ray radiation.
• Understand the importance of restricting the exposure to staff and the public as far as is reasonably practicable.
• Be aware of UK legislation and guidance relating to work with X-ray equipment.
• Apply the basic principles of practical radiation protection in your workplace.
• Be in a position to take on the role of a Radiation Protection Supervisor in relation to operating security inspection cabinets.

The course contains approximately 4 hours of training that you are able to complete at your own pace.