Radiation Safety
Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
A practical programme for first responders at radiation facilities and emergency teams that links technical knowledge to the reality of a fast response: applying radiation protection principles and handling radioactive sources in an emergency, with the focus on saving lives, limiting exposure and organising command at the scene, in line with the IAEA requirements for emergency preparedness and response (GSR Part 7).
Overview
About the programme
Duration
1 day
Training hours
5 hours
Delivery
Training venue · At the organisation's premises
Language
Arabic
Objectives
Training outcomes
- Apply time, distance and shielding when dealing with a radioactive source in an emergency.
- Apply the ALARA principle to control the exposure of the response team.
- Define and secure radiation hazard zones, and organise entry, exit and decontamination corridors.
- Choose the right personal protective equipment and use direct-reading dosimeters during the response.
- Align response procedures with international standards and IAEA requirements (GSR Part 7).
Content
What the programme covers
Operational radiation protection
- Practical use of time, distance and shielding when dealing with radioactive sources at the scene.
Exposure control
- Applying ALARA to keep teams safe during the response, and dose limits for responders.
Hazard zone management
- Defining and securing radiation zones, and organising entry, exit and decontamination corridors at radiation facilities.
Personal protection
- Correct use of specialised personal protective equipment and direct-reading dosimeters.
Regulatory frameworks and safety standards
- Aligning response procedures with international standards and IAEA requirements (GSR Part 7), and coordination with the competent authorities.
Who it is for
Target audience
Fire and rescue teams, hazardous materials teams, industrial security, emergency medical services, incident commanders, and safety officers at facilities that hold radioactive sources.
Method
Delivery method
One training day of short presentations, case studies of documented radiation incidents and exercises on response scenarios, led by a trainer with national and international experience in radiation emergency preparedness and response. Delivered in a venue arranged by the centre or at your premises, in Arabic.
A programme tailored to your organisation
The duration and topics of the programme are adjusted to the organisation's needs, and it is delivered at its site, in a training hall arranged by the Center, or virtually.