Criticality Safety

Gain essential skills to minimize criticality risks. This 10-minute course focuses on hazard recognition, risk management, and emergency procedures.

CRITICALITY SAFETY ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

Historically, nuclear criticality accidents have proven disastrous. An uncontrolled criticality instantly releases large amounts of radiation that are often fatal to those within a few feet of it.

In the wake of high-profile, fatal events around the world, regulations, training, and procedural safeguards have all intensified. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Recognize fissionable material labels and the hazards associated with improper handling of containers holding fissionable material
  • Identify the correct actions for minimizing the risk of being exposed to an accidental criticality
  • Identify the correct actions for minimizing radiation exposure in the event of an accidental criticality

CRITICALITY SAFETY ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Recognizing hazards
  • Risk management
  • Event response

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 10 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.