Safety Office, Commissary Building
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
Phone 519 888 4567 Ext. 33587
Fax 519 886 8082
Email: safety@uwaterloo.ca
This online training module outlines the basic principles of working safely with radioactive equipment and devices.
This module is for individuals working with sealed radioactive sources (e.g., anti-static devices, neutron probes, check sources). If you do not know what type of radiation you are working with, contact your supervisor prior to starting this course.
By the end of this training module, you should be able to:
Further radiation training is dependent on the equipment/device. Complete the form at the end of this training module and the RSO will respond with further information.
Device Type |
Training Required |
---|---|
Neutron Probes |
|
Antistatic Device |
No further practical training required |
Antistatic Device |
Practical training with RSO |
Check Sources |
No further practical training required |
Gas Chromatographs and Liquid Scintillation Counters |
Exempt from radiation training (including online module) |
Delivery | Course ID | Duration |
---|---|---|
Online | Working With Radiation - Sealed Sources (SO2030-S) | 1 hour |
Follow these directions to self-register:
Safety Office, Commissary Building
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
Phone 519 888 4567 Ext. 33587
Fax 519 886 8082
Email: safety@uwaterloo.ca
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Office of Indigenous Relations.