The RSO-2 course is designed for designated radiation safety officer who have basic radiation protection experience and training. The RSO-2 course uses a seminar/workshop approach to advance the skills and competence of those individuals responsible for administering radiation safety programs.
The RSO-2 course is a five-day event whereby the first day will be spent reviewing radiation physics, health affects of radiation exposure and the principals of radiation protection for both open and sealed radioactive materials. Day two would consist of a review of those CNSC regulatory statutes that apply to fixed/portable gauge users.
Days 3-5 would be workshop activities. Here are some of the suggested topics:
- CNSC reporting: Annual Compliance Reports;
- Preparation for CNSC inspection/audit;
- CNSC radioisotope licence renewal/amendments;
- Radiation surveying techniques;
- Proper use and maintenance of radiation-survey instrumentation;
- Calibration of radiation dose-rate and contamination instruments;
- Evaluation of new replacement radiation survey instruments;
- Decommissioning of active areas;
- Receipt of radioactive shipments;
- Training of support staff;
- Myths associated with CNSC mandate/directives; and
- Review of individual CNSC reports and related documentation.
People attending the seminar are requested to bring CNSC supporting documentation such as recent annual compliance reports, inspection reports, copy of CNSC licence(s), radiation safety procedure manuals and at least one radiation detection instrument.
Registered course participants are encouraged to suggest additional topics for discussion prior to the commencement of the seminar.