Training & Dosimetry
Prior to working with sources of ionising radiation or Class 3B / 4 lasers (and in some areas lower Class lasers) you must have attended a 'central' radiation / laser safety awareness training course (see the training catalogue, below) and received a local radiation lab induction: the induction will vary according to the nature and complexity of the work being undertaken and will be recoded locally.
To determine if you need a dosimetry please check this chart. To get a TLD, Please follow this procedure.
How to book a training course?
Please find the procedure here and follow these steps:
- Register for the required course listed below via the training catalogue.
- The catalogue will send you an email regarding your application.
- Forward the email to your RPS.
- The RPS emails confirmation to you.
- You send that confirmation to katharine.sullivan@manchester.ac.uk who will update your status on the training catalogue confirming your attendance at the next course.
- When you have attended the course you will be given an RW1 or LS3 form to fill in.
- This from should be filled in and returned to Katharine.sullivan@manchester.ac.uk and your local RPS.
Whilst this register is not on open access, workers, PIs, Group Leaders, Safety Reps, etc. can make reasonable requests to find out if they or their people are 'permitted' to work.
Basic Courses offered:
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
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TLCX215E |
Radiation awareness training for users of ionising radiation (elearning) |
| THS48TRPPE |
Introduction to the University Transport Radiation Protection Programme (TRPP) |
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THS42e |
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THS43e |
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THS75 |
Specialised transport training courses below will only be advertised when available:
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
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THS48RAM |
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THS48ER |
Transport of radioactive Material: Emergency response training |
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THS48ERR |
Refresher training for Transport of radioactive Material: Emergency response training |
Already trained?
The awareness courses are intentionally basic, although they do cover Manchester procedures, risk assessment etc. If you consider yourself experienced and just need an update on 'the Manchester way' and would prefer not to sit the full course then please make contact with us (ian.haslam@manchester.ac.uk).
Ion beam irradiation of materials samples
If you are working between the Manchester campus and the Dalton Cumbria Facility on projects involving the irradiation of materials samples, RSU offers a one hour discussion session to supplement the training you will receive at DCF. The content covers personal protection, hazards created during ion beam irradiation, handling irradiated materials, transport of irradiated materials, source usage / disposal and associated Environment Agency permitting issues.
Working with 'open beam' x-rays in open hutches
This is a specialised activity and training is delivered by local experts by as it includes the safe operation of equipment, which procedures vary greatly according to the facility being used.
Working with enclosed x-ray diffraction systems
Cabinet x-ray systems are (mostly) safe by design. This means that testing by RSU has proven that it is impossible to become exposed to radiation whilst working safely, i.e. not committing dangerous acts. RSU recommends that users receive local training in the safe operation of equipment, which will include safe systems of work.
Other ad hoc courses
The RSU and departments deliver training and run more specialised courses on an ad hoc basis. Contact your RPS or DLSA for more information or to ask for a course to be created.
Additional courses are also put on at the begining of the new academic year.