Objective

LO1: Give an overview of radioactivity
LO2: Describe NORM
LO3: Give an overview of the health and safety issues relating to NORM
LO4: Explain where NORM is found
LO5: Give an overview of legislation and employer responsibilities with regard to NORM
LO6: Explain how NORM is detected
LO7: Outline the precautions that should be taken when working in an environment where NORM may be found

Target Group

Oil & Gas Industry
29 CFR 1910.1096

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Examination

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.

Course Contents

The course is available in the following languages: US English; Mexican Spanish.
The aim of this course is to provide you with an understanding of the legal requirements, methods and responsibility for managing radioactive waste in the oil and gas industry.
Employers should provide additional training when a new hazard/procedure/condition or piece of equipment is introduced into the workplace or “unscheduled” refresher training is recommended as directed to address inadequacies in knowledge and to address unsafe acts/deviations from procedures.