| Course Number: | 1008 |
| Disciplines: | Safety |
| Roles: | 3.0 Technical Specialist, 4.1 Research Support Technician (Laboratory/Workshop), 4.2 Research Support Technican, 4.3 Teaching Support Technician, 4.4 Teaching Support Technician (Laboratory), 4.5 Teaching Support Technican (Workshop), 4.7 Technical Support (Central Service) |
| Title: | Practical Training in the Uses of Unsealed Sources of Ionising Radiation |
| Provider: | University of Leeds |
| Provider URL: | - |
| Details: | Delegates will carry out a practical exercise in which they will label cysteine sulphydryl groups with Carbon-14, observe a biochemical reaction and interpret their liquid scintillation counting results; contamination control will be practiced. Other exercises include contamination control, and an investigation of practical protection from radiation. In addition to DVD / video presentations and discussions, demonstrations will include 'opening a radioactive package', radiation monitoring and UV hazards. |
| Special Note: | - |
| Duration: | 1 Day (10:00 - 15:30) |
| Venue: | The Radiation Protection Service, The Worsley Medical Building |
| Capacity: | na |
| Dates Available: | tba |
| HEATED HEI Staff Cost: | £200 |
| non-HEATED Staff Cost: | £220 |
| Recommended For: | Laboratory workers, laboratory technical and research support staff. Lab workers wanting an understanding of radiation protection. |
| Pre-Requisites: | Ability to conduct laboratory experiments and use lab equipment. |
