Introduction to Radiation Safety Training

The two hour introductory training is required for all members working in a Registered Radioactive Materials laboratory.  During the final 15 minutes of the session, participants complete a written examination (quiz) that will be reviewed in class.  The topics covered include:

• Regulatory review
• Radiological handling techniques
• Radiation Safety philosophy
• Administrative & engineering controls
• Personal protective equipment
• Radiological instrumentation
• Radiation Safety monitoring and surveillance
• Waste Minimization strategies and guidelines

Tufts EHS offers this training on all three campuses throughout the year as a service to our employees.  We encourage you to identify any of your department staff that may need this training and see to it that they attend an upcoming session.

Class size is limited and certificates of attendance will be provided at the end of each session; Registration is required. Please contact TEHS (ehs-training@tufts.edu) to reserve your spot.

Laser Safety Training

Introduction to Laser Safety Training

The 90 minute introductory training is required for all members entering a laser work environment.  The training will focus on Laser Safety and the topics include:

• Learn the fundamentals and terminology necessary for a complete understanding of current laser safety information.
• How to determine Nominal Hazard Zones (NHZ), Maximum Permissible Emission Level (MPE), or Optical Density.
• Review control measures and personal protective equipment.
• Non-ionizing regulations that apply.
• Introductory to laser effects on the bodily tissue.
• Non-beam issues such as laser-generated airborne contaminants and electrical hazards.
• Review Tufts administrative controls (permitting equipment, inventory registration, etc.)

Tufts EHS offers this training on all campuses throughout the year as a service to our employees.  We encourage you to identify any of your department staff that may need this training and see to it that they attend an upcoming session.

Class size is limited and certificates of attendance will be provided at the end of each session; Registration is required. Please contact TEHS (ehs-training@tufts.edu) to reserve your spot.

Annual Radiation Safety Refresher Training

Mandatory refresher session for faculty, staff and students who are currently authorized to work with radioactive materials or ionizing radiation sources, or frequenting an area where these materials are used or stored. This session does NOT take the place of the initial radiation training course.

TEHS is pleased to announce that the Annual Radiation Safety Refresher Training is now available by choosing one of the options detailed below.

Audience: All individuals either working with or handling radioactive materials, handling radiation producing machines or equipment, or other personnel that work in a registered radioactive materials laboratory are required to complete this training.

Objectives are to:

1. Review characteristics of radioactive materials, radiation and radiological contamination.
2. Review warning signs and postings identifying areas where radioactive materials are located or radiation producing machines are used.
3. Review the characteristics of the Radiation Safety Program.
4. Review current Radiation Safety Program development.
5. Be aware of the services offered by Radiation Safety staff.
6. Be aware of regulatory licenses, registrations, and notices defining employee rights concerning radiation safety.

Options Available:

1. Access the Annual Radiation Safety Refresher Training online.
   
   
2. Attend one of the following Instructor-Led sessions:
   Registration is required. Please contact TEHS (ehs-training@tufts.edu) to reserve your spot.
   BOSTON:
   Tuesday, February 19, 2013; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
   Monday, February 25, 2013; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
   GRAFTON:
   Wednesday, February 20, 2013; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
   Thursday, February 28, 2013; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
   MEDFORD:
   Wednesday, February 13, 2013; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
   Thursday, February 21, 2013; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
3. Additionally, for those groups that would prefer a guest speaker from Radiation Safety to provide annual refresher training, please contact TEHS at ehs-training@tufts.edu

I appreciate your assistance to ensure Annual Radiation Safety Refresher training is provided to all staff and students working at Tufts University.

Note: For any training, please be sure to sign the attendance sheet to receive credit for attendance.