This online Criticality Safety course will introduce learners to the correct actions for minimizing the risk of an accidental nuclear criticality and radiation exposure.
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
