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Mining Radiation Safety Awareness - Site and Company Management

1 Day Course

This course is appropriate for management personnel involved in the uranium mining industry. The course is intended to give a broad overview of the uranium industry in Australia. Time will be allocated in each session for participants to ask specific questions about the topic.

The course is designed to fill gaps in your understanding of the industry in a holistic sense and provide up to date information on where the industry is going.

Topics included in the course are:

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:30 Brief review of radiation and NORM.
9:30 - 10:30 Radiation safety principles.
10:30 - 11:00 MORNING TEA
11:00 - 11:30 Legal and regulatory aspects.
11:30 - 12:30 Safety - Codes of Practice, Radiation Management Plans, transport, licensing and monitoring etc.
12:30 - 13:15 LUNCH
13:15 - 14:15 Overview of the industry economics and government policy.
14:15 - 15:15 Overview of current uranium mining and exploration methods and technology.
15:15 - 15:30 AFTERNOON TEA
15:30 - 16:30 Review of global energy issues.
16:30 - 17:30 Review of current nuclear power technology.

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $650 + $65 GST per person (minimum 3 people)

On Site: $650 + $65 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 4 people)

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Mining Exploration Radiation Safety - Drillers and Field Personnel

1/2 Day Course

This course is appropriate for Drillers and Field Personnel involved in the uranium mining industry where geological surveys, drilling, mineral bagging and transport operations are undertaken. The nature of the hazards and their control are outlined, in particular how protection can best be afforded using appropriate working techniques, equipment, radiation monitoring, administrative arrangements and legal obligations.

Timetable:

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:30 Radiation and its properties.
9:30 - 9:45 Biological Effects of Radiation.
9:45 - 10:10 Principles of Protection.
10:10 - 10:30 Radiation in Uranium Exploration.
10:30 - 10:45 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 11:10 Radiation detection, personal monitoring, survey instruments and area monitoring.
11:10 - 11:35 Responsibilities and Legal Aspects.
11:35 - 11:40 Radiation in Perspective.
11:45 - 12:00 Assessment.
12:00 - 12:15 Review.

Morning tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $350 + $35 GST per person (minimum 3 people)

On Site: $350 + $35 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 4 people)

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Mining Radiation Safety - Laboratory and Assay Personnel

2 Day Course

This course is designed for Laboratory and Assay Personnel involved in the uranium mining industry where samples are assayed in a laboratory environment. Transport and waste disposal operations are reviewed. The nature of the hazards and their control are outlined, in particular how protection can best be afforded using appropriate working techniques, equipment, radiation monitoring, administrative arrangements and legal obligations.

Timetable:

Day 1

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:45 Basic Radiation Physics
9:45-10:30 Properties of Ionising Radiations
10:30 - 10:35 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 11:15 Internal and External Hazards
11:15 - 12:00 Radiation Detection & Measurement
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:00 Safe Working Techniques
14:00 - 15:00 Radioactive Waste Management
15:00 - 15:15 AFTERNOON TEA
15:15 - 16:00 Radiation Calculators
16:00 - 16:30 Review

Day 2

Time Activity
9:00 - 10:00 Biological Effects of Ionising Radiations
10:00 - 10:45 Decontamination and Emergency Procedures
10:45 - 11:00 MORNING TEA
11:00 - 11:30 Radiation monitoring practical
11:30 - 12:00 Monitoring program
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:00 Radiation Management Plan
14:00 - 15:00 Codes
15:00 - 15:15 AFTERNOON TEA
15:15 - 16:15 Legal Aspects and Radiation Safety
16:15 - 17:00 Radiation in perspective and review

Morning tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $1300 + $130 GST per person (minimum 2 people)

On Site: $1300 + $130 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 3 people)

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Mining Radiation Safety - Geologists, Exploration managers

2 Day Course (If in a Safety Role then the 3 day RSO course below is applicable)

This course is appropriate for personnel involved in the uranium mining industry where geological surveys, drilling, mineral processing and sample analysis for uranium and where Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) materials may be significant. The nature of hazards is outlined, how protection might best be afforded, appropriate working techniques to minimize the radiation dose and administrative arrangements and legal obligations.

Timetable:

Day 1

Time Activity
9:00 - 10:00 Basic Radiation Physics
10:00 - 10:45 Properties of Ionising Radiations
10:45 - 10:55 MORNING TEA
10:55 - 11:15 Internal and External Hazards
11:15 - 12:15 Biological Effects of Ionising Radiations
12:15 - 13:15 LUNCH
13:15 - 14:15 Radiation Safety Principles & Radiation Hazards in Exploration
14:15 - 15:00 Safe Working Techniques
15:00 - 15:15 AFTERNOON TEA
15:15 - 16:00 Radiation Detection and Measurement
16:00 - 16:30 Radiation Monitoring Programs

Day 2

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:45 Radiation Calculations & Dose Assessment
9:45 - 10:45 Radiation Management Plans, Reporting and Audits
10:45 - 11:00 MORNING TEA
11:00 - 11:30 Radioactive Waste Management and Decontamination
11:30 - 12:15 Transport and Licensing
12:15 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 13:15 Radiation in Perspective
13:15 - 14:00 Course Review
14:00 - 14:15 AFTERNOON TEA
14:15 - 16:15 Assessment
16:15 - 16:30 General Review

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $1300 + $130 GST per person (minimum 2 people)

On Site: $1300 + $130 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 3 people)

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Mining Radiation Safety - Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) introduction

3 Day Course

Day 1

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:45 Basic Radiation Physics
9:45 - 10:30 Properties of Ionising Radiations
10:30 - 10:35 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 11:15 Internal and External Hazards
11:15 - 12:00 Biological Effects of Ionising Radiations
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:00 Radiation Safety Principles
14:00 - 15:00 Radiation Hazards in Exploration
15:00 - 15:15 AFTERNOON TEA
15:15 - 16:00 Safe Working Techniques
16:00 - 16:30 Review

Day 2

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:30 Personal Hygiene in Radiation Protection
9:30 - 10:30 Administrative Controls
10:30 - 10:45 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 11:15 Radiation Detection and Measurement
11:15 - 12:00 Radiation Monitoring Practical
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:00 Radiation Monitoring Programs and Software
14:00 - 15:00 Radiation Dose Assessment and Dose limits
15:00 - 15:15 AFTERNOON TEA
15:15 - 16:15 Radiation Calculations
16:15 - 16:30 Review

Day 3

Time Activity
9:00 - 10:00 Radiation Management Plans, Reporting and Audits
10:00 - 10:30 Waste Management and Decontamination
10:30 - 10:45 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 11:30 Transport and Licensing
11:30 - 12:00 Radiation in Perspective
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 13:50 Course Review
13:50 - 14:00 AFTERNOON TEA
14:00 - 16:00 Assessment
16:00 - 16:30 General Review

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $1900 + $190 GST per person (minimum 2 people)

On Site: $1900 + $190 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 3 people)

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Mineral Sands - NORM Radiation Safety Course

1 Day Course

This course is appropriate for personnel involved in geological surveys, drilling, mineral processing and sample analysis where uranium and other Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) materials may be significant. The nature of hazards is outlined, how protection might best be afforded, appropriate working techniques to minimize the radiation dose and administrative arrangements and legal obligations.

Timetable:

Time Activity
9:00 - 9:45 Basic Radiation Physics
9:45 - 10:30 Properties of Ionising Radiations
10:30 - 10:35 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 11:30 Radiation Instrumentation and Detection
11:30 - 12:00 Principles of Protection/Practical
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:00 Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation in Perspective
14:00 - 14:15 AFTERNOON TEA
14:15 - 15:15 Legal Aspects, Transport Requirements
15:15 - 16:30 Assessment

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $650 + $65 GST per person (minimum 3 people)

On Site: $650 + $65 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 4 people)

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Unsealed Radioisotope Handling Course

3 Day Course

This course is appropriate for personnel assaying samples with unsealed radioisotopes. The nature of hazards is outlined, how protection might best be afforded, appropriate working techniques to minimize the radiation dose and administrative arrangements and legal obligations.

The course has been approved by the Radiological Council and fulfils the necessary training requirements for personnel using unsealed radioisotopes under the Radiation Safety Act WA 1975. A test concludes the course. A pass mark of at least 65% is required.

Timetable:

Times Day One Day Two
9:00 - 10:00 Basic Radiation Physics General Laboratory Safety
10:00 - 10:45 Properties of Ionising Radiations Radiation Management Plan
10:45 - 11:00 MORNING TEA MORNING TEA
11:00 - 11:45 External and Internal Hazards
11:45 - 12:30 Radiation Detection & Measurement
12:30 - 13:30 LUNCH LUNCH
13:30 - 14:15 Legal Aspects and Radiation Safety
Biological Effects of Ionising Radiations
15:15 - 15:30 AFTERNOON TEA AFTERNOON TEA
15:30 - 16:15 Decontamination and Emergency Procedures Radiation Calculations
16:15 - 17:00 Radioactive Waste Management Laboratory Preview and Course Review

Day 3 - Laboratories and Examination

Times Duration Activity
9:00 - 11:45 165min Laboratory Session 1
11:45 - 12:30 45min Lunch
12:30 - 15:15 165min Laboratory Session 2
15:15 - 15:30 15min Break
15:30 - 16:45 75min Exam
16:45 - 17:00 15min Examination Review

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $1600 + $160 GST per person (minimum 2 people)

On Site: $1600 + $160 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 2 people)

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Mining Radiation Safety - Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) full course

5 Day Course

Applicable for people looking at going into the RSO role in Uranium Mining (not exploration) or Mineral Sands Mining.

Please contact us for details.

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Fixed Radiation Gauges - Industrial - Licensed Radiation Safety Officer course

3 Day Course

This course is appropriate for personnel operating Industrial Fixed Radiation Gauges. The nature of hazards is outlined, how protection might best be afforded, appropriate working techniques to minimize the radiation dose and administrative arrangements and legal obligations.

The course has been approved by the Radiological Council and fulfils the necessary training requirements for personnel using fixed radiation gauges - industrial under the Radiation Safety Act WA 1975. A test concludes the course. A pass mark of at least 65% is required.

Timetable:

Time Activity
9:00 - 10:30 Basic Radiation Physics
10:30 - 10:45 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 12:15 Properties of Ionising Radiations
12:15 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:45 Internal and External Hazards
14:45 - 15:00 AFTERNOON TEA
15:00 - 16:30 Radiation Detection and Measurement

Day 2

Time Activity
9:00 - 10:30 Radiation Biology
10:30 - 10:45 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 12:15 Fixed Gauges
12:15 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:45 Practical including wipe tests
14:45 - 15:00 AFTERNOON TEA
15:00 - 16:30 Legal Aspects

Day 3

Time Activity
9:00 - 10:30 General Review
10:30 - 10:45 MORNING TEA
10:45 - 12:00 Core exam
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 14:15 Gauges review
14:15 - 14:30 AFTERNOON TEA
14:30 - 16:30 Gauges exam

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Course Notes: Will be provided prior to the course

Fee: In Perth: $1200 + $120 GST per person (minimum 2 people)

On Site: $1200 + $120 GST per person, travel and accommodation (minimum 3 people)

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PLEASE NOTE: Cancelations by attendee less than 7 days prior to course incur a $350 cancelation fee.

Current as of 1st January 2009.