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HAZWOPER: Radiation & Biological Exposures
Course Length: 75 minutes
Overview: When you think of hazardous waste cleanup sites, hazardous waste and other hazardous chemicals come to mind. However, some sites pose radiological and biological hazards. To remain safe in the work environment, it's important that workers have training on these hazards and protective measures to eliminate or reduce their exposure.
HAZWOPER: Radiation & Biological Exposures is designed to familiarize workers with the types of radiation they may encounter at work, dose limits, postings, and how to minimize exposure to radiation. It is also designed to inform workers about the different types of biological agents they should be aware of and how to protect themselves from bloodborne pathogens, as well as poisonous plants, animals, and insects.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the parts of an atom and the main characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation
- Discuss how radiation is measured and the OSHA dose limits for whole body, extremities, and skin of the whole body
- Describe measures to protect themselves from radiation including; time, distance, and shielding; ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles; protective equipment and clothing; safe work practices; and training
- Identify the radiation symbol and postings used for radioactive materials, airborne radioactivity areas, radiation areas, and high radiation areas
- Recognize the different types of biological agents they could be exposed to at work including poisonous plants, animals, insects, and bloodborne pathogens
- Explain the importance of protecting themselves from bloodborne pathogens and what control measures can be taken for protection
- Identify ways to prevent contamination when responding to an injury involving blood and what measures can be taken if they are potentially exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials
Outline:
HAZWOPER: Radiation & Biological Exposures covers the following topics:
Radiation Basics
- The Atom
- Ionizing Radiation
- Non-Ionizing Radiation
- Types of Ionizing Radiation
Exposure to Radiation
- Sources of Radiation
- Effects of Radiation
- Measuring Exposure to Radiation
- Dose & Dose Limits
- Dosimeters
Radiation Protective Measures
- Time, Distance, & Shielding
- ALARA
- Protective Clothing & Equipment
- Restricted Area
- Safe Work Practices
- Training & Information
Radiation Postings
- Survey Maps
- Radiation Caution Symbol
- Radiation Signs
- Radiation Container Labels
Biological Exposures
- Biological Agents
- Poisonous Plants
- Poisonous Snakes
- Other Animals
- Scorpions
- Insects
- Microorganisms
Bloodborne Pathogens
- Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Protect Yourself
- Control Measures
- Symbols & Colors
- Responding to an Injury
- The Decontamination Process
- If You're Exposed
- Exposure Control Plan
Regulations covered in this course:
- 29 CFR 1910.120
- 29 CFR 1926.65
- 29 CFR 1910.1030
- 29 CFR 1910.1096
- 29 CFR 1910.97
- 10 CFR 20
- 10 CFR 835
- 40 CFR 311
Copyright Date: 2018
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