Environmental Services
Volume 1
Length 26:00
Environmental services personnel must deal with radiation areas and radioactive materials everyday. Departments such as radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology are just such areas where environmental services personnel need to be informed about radiation safety practices. This video discusses the basics of radiation safety for the housekeeping staff; what to do and what not to do when encountering radioactive materials or radiation areas.
In this video, the viewer follows the environmental services manager through a typical orientation day. During this day he introduces areas where radiation may be encountered while discussing how to recognize these areas and what precautions to take while working in them. The viewer is introduced to the international radiation warning sign and standard operating procedures used in areas displaying this sign. He explains what radiation is; the use of time, distance, and shielding for protection; the philosophy of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable); and precautions to take regarding radioactive waste.
After viewing this video, your employee's understanding of his or her role in the radiation safety program, and of radiation itself, should be adequate to carry out their assigned tasks. In order to reinforce this comprehension, we recommend you use the additional materials supplied with this kit to design a training course uniquely tailored to your needs. These materials include: a test; answer key providing in-depth discussions of the questions; sign-up sheets; certificates; a glossary; and suggestions on how to effectively use these materials. Furthermore, reference sheets are provided to be filled out by the Radiation Safety Officer so that each employee can have a copy of the names and phone numbers of the people within your facility and geographical area who may be of assistance during an emergency.
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