CODE T013 DURATION 30mins LANGUAGE English UK EXPIRY Never Expires Level Awareness Target audience All relevant personnel. Course Goal/Description This awareness course provides an overview of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), the hazards and risks associated with NORM, and the control measures that should be put in place to avoid, or minimise the risk of, exposure to NORM. Learning Objectives LO1 Explain what is meant by 'radioactive material'LO2 Describe the different types of ionising radiationLO3 Describe what naturally occurring radiation is and how humans are exposed to itLO4 Explain what Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is and where it can be foundLO5 Explain the hazards and risks that are associated with NORMLO6 Describe the regulations that exist to control exposure to NORMLO7 Identify the control measures that can reduce exposure to NORMLO8 Describe the PPE requirements when working with NORMLO9 Describe NORM detection and monitoring equipmentLO10 Describe how to handle, store and dispose of contaminated equipment
