ISTR and the Society for Radiological Protection are pleased to announce a free joint webinar on non-ionising radation.
The programme is:
Time
Scope
Led by:
1:00pm
Introduction (15 mins)
David Rawlings
What is SRP, aims of the session, perspective: what is NIR? why should people care? why is it hard, interest from regulators
1:15pm
EMF equipment, regulations, guidance and risk assessment process (30 mins)
Hugo Bibby
Equipment– (not an exclusive list), terminology and hazards, regulations, EMF risk assessment process; non-binding guidance and other sector related information, potential controls, indicated records and documentation, duty holders
1:45pm
EMF case studies (30 mins)
Richard Findlay
Key examples demonstrating broad principles including some responses and outcomes following an EMF risk assessment
2:15pm
Comfort Break (10mins)
2:25pm
Optical/laser equipment, regulations, guidance and risk assessment process (30 mins)
Lisbeth Yates
Equipment– (not an exclusive list), terminology and hazards, regulations, optical/laser risk assessment process; non-binding guidance and other sector related information, potential controls, indicated records and documentation, duty holders
2:55pm
Optical/laser case studies (30 mins)
Angela Yeadon
Key examples demonstrating broad principles including some responses and outcomes following an optical/laser risk assessment
3:25pm
Comfort Break
3:35pm
Corporate issues, communication and training (30 mins)
Radiation safety policy and delegation of health and safety duties, training records, incident reporting, sharing of best practice within the organisation, identifying and supporting workers at particular risk.
4:05pm
Q+A (40 mins)
ALL
4:45pm
Wash up and thanks (15 mins)
To include suggestions for further learning/development (e.g. bibliography, courses, 3rd party support, certification, mentorship, membership of professional bodies, etc.)
5:00pm
Meeting Close
