Training & Dosimetry

Please check the sections below for detailed information on Training and Dosimetry.

Users Training

Prior to working with sources of ionising radiation, Class 3B / 4 lasers (and in some areas lower Class lasers) or other non-ionising equipment you must have:

Attended a 'central' safety awareness training course (detailed below)

Received a local lab induction/practical training: the lab induction/practical training will vary according to the nature and complexity of the work being undertaken. Records to be kept locally.

How to book a Training course?

Please follow these steps for training course (for more details refer to the procedures here):

Enrol / Register for the required course listed below via the Canvas or the training catalogue.
The catalogue will send you an email regarding your application with a link to the training and resources.
You will be prompted to complete an online form at the end of the email containing the training resources.

Basic Courses offered:

Course code	Course title	Target Audience
RSUC452	Electron Microscope and Ion Beam Radiation Safety Training Note: if users of such equipment have already competed the RSUC451 X-Ray Radiation Safety Training they do not need to take the RSUC452 Training.	Users of system equipped with electron or ion gun producing adventitious X-rays such as SEM, TEM, ion milling devices, focussed ion beam, electron evaporator, electron lithography, CRT screens, etc.
RSUC451	X-Ray Radiation Safety Training	Users of X-ray systems which are either in X-ray cabinet, or X-ray bays such as X-ray irradiators, XRD, XRF, etc.
TLCX215E	Radiation Awareness Training for users of ionising radiation	Users who work with sealed or unsealed sources.
THS48TRPPE	Introduction to the University Transport Radiation Protection Programme (TRPP)	Users involved with the transport of radioactive substances.
THS42e	Laser Safety Awareness Training	User course for users of Class 3/4 laser systems and people who might be in rooms where these laser systems are used.
THS43e	Advanced Laser Safety Training	Operators course for users operating Class 3B/4 laser systems and who may be involved in laser alignment.
THS75	Safe UV Practice: A users guide	Users of UV systems.

RPS training courses

The RSU organises RPS training according to this programme.

For more details about RPS duties and requirements for refresher trainings, refer to INF-19: Scope of Radiation Protection Supervisor Role. 

As per the Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 (IRR17), Classified Workers must have their radiation exposure monitored using a dosimeter provided by an Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS). In addition, at the University of Manchester other individuals (called radiation workers) may also be required to have their radiation exposure monitored depending on the outcome of the radiation risk assessment. To obtain a dosemeter, speak with your local person responsible for dosimetry, typically your Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS).

If you have been issued with a dosimetry badge, you are responsible for its safekeeping and timely return. You must report lost or damaged dosimetry badges to your local person responsible for dosimetry as soon as possible. You can review SOP-32 “Management of Personal Dosemeters” for more information regarding the dosimetry at UoM.

Management of UKHSA Dosimetry Service (CLARA)

The University of Manchester’s dosimetry service is provided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), an Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS) authorised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Clara which is the UKHSA online dosimetry portal allows local person responsible for dosimetry to manage the dosimetry (e.g. order new badges, check users’ doses, etc.). The Radiation Safety Unit (RSU) has developed training videos and SOP‑39 “User Guide for CLARA”, which provide guidance on performing the key tasks within the CLARA system.

Training Video:

Video 1	Introduction to Clara Provide a quick introduction to the Clara platform
Video 2	Create a new worker Explain the process for registering a new radiation worker in CLARA and the subsequent steps required to arrange the issue of appropriate dosemeters.
Video 3	Ordering a dosemeter Provide guidance on how to place new dosimeter orders, amend existing dosimeter requests and order emergency dosemeters within the CLARA system.
Video 4	Environmental dosemeter Provide guidance on how to place orders for environmental dosemeters within the CLARA system.
Video 5	Reallocate emergency dosemeter Provide guidance on allocating a dose recorded on an emergency dosemeter to a registered radiation worker.
Video 6	Remove a dosemeter Provide guidance on removing dosemeters for radiation workers who no longer require personal monitoring, for example due to a change in role or leaving the University.
Video 7	Add a Classified Worker Provide guidance on creating a new Classified Worker or updating an existing worker’s classification status within CLARA.
Video 8	Order a Passbook for Classified Workers Provide guidance on ordering a passbook. Note this is only applicable to classified worker.
Video 9	Check dosemeter statuses Provide guidance on checking dosemeter statuses, including whether dosemeters have been issued, requested, or are overdue. Please note that dosemeters overdue by more than six months will incur additional fees.
Video 10	Lost or missing dosemeters Provide guidance on notifying the dosimetry service and amending dose records for dosemeters that have been lost, damaged, or accidentally overexposed where no dose to the radiation worker has been confirmed.
Video 11	Monitoring dose records Provide guidance on verifying radiation dose records within CLARA.
Video 12	View doses and downloads Provide guidance on extracting dose reports from Clara.