Radiation Safety Management Audit

Radiation Safety Audits are an important tool for maintaining a good radiation safety program.  NCRP Report No.127 (Operational Radiation Safety Program) defines audit as a deliberate examination of the program to determine if the program is  effective. The audit is an integral part of any quality assurance effort and  is known as useful mechanism for program evaluation and improvement and can be instrumental in correcting problems, communicating strengths and weaknesses to management and involving the Radiation Safety Committee in the program operation.

Effective audits can and should be done regardless of the size of the program.  They need not be costly and, if organized properly, can be performed with a minimal time commitment.  The remainder of this  course will cover some successful audit tips.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To provide detail knowledge and understanding on requirement   of radiation safety audit.
To provide fundamental skills in managing radiation safety audit.
To motivate all members to fulfill requirement for effective    radiation safety in their workplace.
To help promote performance based radiation safety culture   between employer and employees.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Radiation protection officer (RPO), radiation protection supervisor (RPS), safety officer, radiation worker, radiologist, x-ray operator, supervisor, technologist, technicians, laboratory assistant and those who are involved and interested in radiation  safety management audit.

COURSE CONTENTS

Overview of radiation safety
Basic on ionising radiation
Biological effects
Principle of radiation protection
Radiological monitoring
RPOP
Radiation safety - lesson learned
Overview on Act/Regulation & standard - Act 304 and Act 514
Requirements of Radiation Safety Management Audit
Audit: Fundamental and Competency of auditor
Steps in audit
Preparation of checklist
Non-conformance writing

METHODOLOGY

Lecture
Demonstration
Discussion/role play
Case study/audit simulation