Event
Radioactive Source Security Training Course
19 March 2014
Thistle Caledonian Hotel
Aberdeen AB10 1WE
A one day course to provide RWAs and RPAs with all the information they need to meet the Basic Understanding requirement of the RWA syllabus on security of radioactive sources.
The course includes a short voluntary assessment, with a certificate of achievement to add to your professional portfolio.
09.00 Coffee and registration
09.30 Welcome & Introduction, Lindsey Cairns, HSE
09.40 The security threat, Chris Englefield, EA
10.30 Coffee and Tea break
10.50 Regulation of radioactive source security in UK, Angela Wright, SEPA
11.40 Security requirements Graeme Morrice, Police Scotland
12.10 Q&A/Discussion Lindsey Cairns, HSE
12.30 Lunch
13.15 Security of sources during transport, Tony Peters, Office for Nuclear Regulation
13.45 Security in practice: medical sector, Janice O’Neill, NHS Tayside
14.10 Security in practice: industry Patrick Nelis, Baker Hughes
14.35 Security in practice: academic sector Colin Farmery, University of Edinburgh
15.00 Final Q&A/Discussion Lindsey Cairns, HSE
15.15 Tea break
15.35 Optional Assessment
16.05 Close
Radioactive Source Security Training Course
Thistle Caledonian Hotel
Aberdeen AB10 1WE