X-ray inspection systems used in the food industry generate and use x-ray radiation.
Radiation can be harmful to health so it is important that those using X-ray inspection systems have a basic understanding of the radiation hazard associated with this equipment and the control measures that are in place for their safety.
The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (for employers in England, Scotland and Wales) and the Ionising Radiations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (for employers in Northern Ireland) both require employees who work with X-ray radiation to be given suitable and proportionate information or instruction to avoid being unnecessarily exposed to ionising radiation.
Specifically the ionising radiations regulations requires employees who are working with X-ray equipment to know:
i) the risks to health created by exposure to ionising radiation;
ii) the general and specific radiation protection procedures and precautions which should be taken for their work with X-ray equipment; and
iii) the importance of complying with the medical, technical and administrative requirements of the regulations.
The regulations also require training to be repeated at appropriate intervals and documented by the employer.
This course aims to provide a suitable level of general radiation protection awareness for X-ray equipment users in the food industry. This course is also suitable for those requiring refresher training.
A course handout is provided and this contains all of the slides used in the training package.
Every delegate will be given access to the course material for 6 months from the date of enrollment.
Most delegates take approximately 1.5 hours to complete this training course.
There is an online examination at the end of this course. Upon successful completion of this training, a digital credential (certificate) will be issued by email to the delegate for their records.