Course content

A summary of the key information you will learn:

Concepts

• know about ionising radiation and radiation generators
• be aware of what happens when we are exposed to radiation
• explain how output, time, distance and shielding affect dose

Practicalities

• understand why there is a hierarchy of control
• describe different engineering controls
• apply procedural controls to your work

The law

• know how the regulations apply to your work
• understand why specific arrangements need to be in place
• apply ALARP principles to your work

Good management of the work is crucial to keeping doses ‘as low as reasonably practicable’ (ALARP) and promoting an ALARP ethos within the workplace.