Radiation and radiation protection on INF-transports

The course enables the participant in better understanding the safety concerns arising from the ionising radiation emitted by INF-cargos.

Participants

The course is primarily aimed at companies and individuals, who handle INF-cargo (primarily INF 1 & 2) either onboard or onshore.

Content

The course is divided into 5 parts:

Part 1

Radioactivity and ionising radiation
The interactions between ionising radiation and matter
Units and relevant quantities

Part 2

The biological effects of ionising radiation
ICRP-recommendations and dose limits
Everyday exposure to ionising radiation; natural and man-made

Part 3

Practical radiation protection (distance, time, shielding)
Measuring radiation: Equipment and techniques, followed by exercise in measuring radiation

Part 4

Transport of radioactive materials: Danish regulations, type B(U)F containers

Part 5

Accidents involving radioactive substances

Course gain

Throughout the course, the participants will gain a thorough knowledge and awareness of the safety concerns that arise from the ionising radiation emitted by INF cargos.

Period

The whole course will be conducted in one day.

Course Language

The course is held in Danish and English. If you wish to have the course held in other languages feel free to contact the course secretary.

Price and content

Price, duration and exact content is agreed as a cooperation between the customer and FORCE Technology.

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Jan Sletsgaard

Project Manager, Digital Asset - Integrity Solutions

T. +45 2269 7325 Contact Jan

Information about coronavirus in relation to courses, events, etc.

The majority of our planned courses can be conducted as normal, in accordance with the recommendations from the authorities. Scheduled conferences, after work-presentations etc. with a large number of participants are generally conducted online where possible. Events that require physical presence are conducted taking the authorities' recommendations into account - this means that planned events may be moved to a different venue where it e.g. is easier to keep distance. Registered participants will be notified separately if there are changes in relation to their particular event.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@force.dk

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