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Citation
(1999), "Radiological protection courses", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 31 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ict.1999.03731cab.013
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Radiological protection courses
Radiological protection courses
Keywords Industry, Radiation, Supervisors
Around 40 training courses specializing in various aspects of radiological protection are being held in 1999, by the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB). Past experience indicates that well over 100 private, tailor-made courses are also likely to be provided.
The scheduled courses will mostly be held at the board's centres in Glasgow, Leeds and Chilton (Oxfordshire) and a new revised brochure describing these courses has been published. Many of the courses are intended for radiation protection supervisors and general users of ionizing radiations in all kinds of industries, for example, manufacturing, engineering, road building, construction, processing, bottling, paper making, packaging, oil and petroleum, plastics, rubber and tobacco. There are other courses for staff from local authorities, from educational or research establishments and for employees such as security staff (who might need to operate X-ray security equipment). As in previous years, there will also be a number of courses for those who wish to familiarize themselves with the general hazards associated with non-ionizing radiations or specifically with radio frequency and microwave radiation safety.
Private courses are provided for individual companies (or groups of associated companies) and are specifically designed to meet the company's needs. Further information on arranging private courses can be obtained by contacting the appropriate NRPB centre. The telephone numbers are as follows: NRPB Scotland, Glasgow (0141 440 2201), NRPB Northern Centre, Leeds (0113 267 9041) or NRPB Southern Centre, Chilton (01235 831600).
Copies of the new brochure can also be obtained free of charge by contacting one of the centres or through the NRPB Information Office. Tel: 01235 822742; Fax: 01235 822746; E-mail: information@nrpb.org.uk