General Radiation Safety Training

XRF-RAD-TRAINING- VIRTUAL covers the standard training of radiation safety, including its hazards and general best practices. It includes a discussion of radiation and why it is hazardous, and the controls that can be used to protect the health and safety of laboratory and field XRF users from the dangers of ionizing radiation.  It includes the following topics:  History, Sources of Ionizing Radiation, Fundamentals, Exposure Limits, Biological Effects, Radiation Detection, Safe Practices, Monitoring, Shielding, and Rights – Responsibilities – Regulations of handheld/open-beam, cabinet, and benchtop XRF users.