U & NORM Training

["Strom, Daniel J" <strom@PNL.GOV>]

Bob Meyer asked me to post this for him.

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Uranium and NORM Radiation Safety Technician Training, and Uranium Mill Radiation Safety Officer Biennial Refresher Training. May 19-23, 2003.



MFG, Inc. is offering radiation safety training specifically aimed at uranium recovery facilities and facilities impacted by Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM).



The class takes a graded approach, with the first portion covering basic radiation science and protection, and the remaining training dealing with issues specific to the uranium industry and NORM. Depending on needs, participants may attend the basic refresher only (first two days), advanced session only (last three days), or the full 40-hour training. A 16-hour independent study option is also available for those who require 40 hours of training but only wish to attend the advanced portion (last three days) of the course. 



COURSE FEES:

Basic Refresher (May 19, 20): $450. 

Full 40-hour Classroom Session (May 19-23): $950. 

Advanced (May 21-23): $650; (16-hour Independent Study: $300 additional). 



Participants are asked to bring a scientific calculator such as a TI-36X. Laptop computers are optional. Course presentation materials will be provided as hard copy; detailed course reference materials will be provided on CD. (Note: Hard copies of reference materials may be requested and will be provided at extra cost.) 



INSTRUCTORS:



Dr. Janet Johnson, CHP, has conducted risk assessments and site characterizations for uranium mines in the U.S. and abroad. She currently chairs the Radiation Advisory Committee of the U.S. EPA's Science Advisory Board. Dr. Johnson has over 30 years of experience in the field, focusing on worker protection and radioactivity in the environment. Her expertise includes naturally occurring radioactive materials in the context of uranium mining and milling operations and remedial action. Dr. Johnson previously served as an instructor at Colorado State University and as Interim Director of the University's Environmental Health and Safety Program.



 Dr. Craig Little has more than 26 years of experience in radioecology and radiation protection. Dr. Little has worked on radiological issues with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Navy. He is currently focused on occupational dose modeling systems and licensing requirements. Dr. Little serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Health Physics Society and is also an associate editor of Health Physics . 



During his 27 years of experience in the field of radiation protection and assessment, Dr. Robert Meyer spent six years developing and managing radiation protection and cleanup verification programs for the remedial action contractor on the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project. He is currently performing uranium mill tailings and NORM-related facility radiation protection licensing, environmental radiation monitoring, scanning and modeling work. Dr. Meyer has been a member of the National Academy's Board on Radioactive Waste Management, NCRP committees, the U.S. EPA's Science Advisory Board Radiation Advisory Committee, and has consulted for the International Atomic Energy Agency. Dr. Meyer is co-editor and an author of "Radiological Assessment: A Textbook on Environmental Risk Analysis."

 

COURSE SCHEDULE: 



Day 1: Basic Radiation Science. 

Day 2: Radiation Protection/Instruments; Dose and Risk; Radiation Protection Regulations I; Emergency Response I.

Day 3: Uranium and Thorium Characteristics, Toxicity; Field Sampling (soil, water, vegetation); Laboratory Issues (selection, requirements, QA/QC,MARLAP); Interpretation of Laboratory Data. 

Day 4: Instrumentation; Gamma Surveys; Dose Calculations; Radiation Protection Regulations II; Transportation Regulations. 

Day 5: Emergency Response II; Communicating with the Public; Homeland Security -Preparation and Response; Attendee-suggested Topics.

(Note: Content may change depending on specific participant training needs.) 



 MFG, Inc. is a nationally recognized environmental engineering firm founded in 1986. MFG's expertise, experience and services include site investigation and remediation, atmospheric sciences, hydrogeology, geochemistry, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, computer modeling, geographical information systems (GIS), water resources evaluation and development, human health and ecological risk assessment, regulatory assistance, engineering design and construction administration. 



MFG, Inc. 3801 Automation Way, Suite 100 Fort Collins, Colorado 80525



Please contact Dr. Robert Meyer, (970) 223-9600, Fax:(970) 223-7171 for additional information, or to register for the course.





- Dan Strom



The opinions expressed above, if any, are mine alone and have not been reviewed or approved by Battelle, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, or the U.S. Department of Energy.



Daniel J. Strom, Ph.D., CHP

Environmental Technology Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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