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Aims :

• To introduce methods used to monitor levels of radiation and contamination on a nuclear site.

Objectives :
By the end of this course the student will be able to:

• List the factors used to determine the suitability of portable health physics instruments.
• Outline the three types of monitoring.
• Outline the requirements of an instrument for monitoring dose rates :-
  a) in beta, gamma and neutron radiation fields
  b) of background radiation
  c) at high levels.
• Explain how contamination can be detected:-
  a) on surfaces
  b) in the air.
• Describe the effects of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide on human beings.
• List the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985 regarding monitoring levels of radiation and contamination.

Course Modules:

Introduction Types of Monitoring Monitoring for External Hazards Contamination Monitoring Non-Radioactive Gases Legislation Assessment