Radiation Safety and Health

Introduction

The use of radionuclides and radiation sources in industry, medicine, and education continues to create a need for persons trained in their safe use. There are a lot of demand  for the competency of RPO and other safety personnel in an organization, in connection of that Nuclear Malaysia Training Centre has played an important role in achieving the target through holistic approach in training, consultancy as well as research and development.

Radiation protection is an integral part of general health procedures, safety regulations and management systems at the workplace. The safe use and handling of radiation sources can be accomplished through familirisation with the associated technical topics. Safety can be assured when organization and radiation workers have enough information and practice the right working procedure.

All the courses will cover the basic science behind radiation safety and common applications of radiation safety principles. It also includes a description of common radiation sources, interaction of radiation with matter, biological effects, detection and measurement. The course will accompany by laboratory exercises that emphasize radiation detection and measurement techniques.