Safe use of x-rays training

All safety instructor-led training courses are delivered by our team of safety experts.

Objectives

This course will provide x-ray users with an understanding of:

• The basic principles of what x-rays are, how they work, their energies, relevant units, interactions with matter and their biological effects
• It outlines the principles for the safe use of x-rays at UCL
• It explains roles and responsibilities
• The considerations before use, risk assessment, doses and dose limits, dosimetry, local procedures, dose monitoring, incidents
• The management of x-rays safely and within the law at UCL
• The design considerations, setting up x-ray areas /equipment, consultation with competent radiation advisers, maintenance and disposal and local training requirements for users

Target audience

All staff using or intending to use x-rays equipment at UCL should take this eLearning course.

Cost

Training courses are free to UCL staff however your Department will be charged £50 if you fail to attend when booked on a course.  Non-attendance at first aid courses will incur a higher non-attendance fee.

Late applications

If you have not received your confirmation notification from the MyHR Mailer please contact Safety Services on 020 3108 8592 or email to safetytraining@ucl.ac.uk.

External delegates

Places to external delegates are only offered if there is spare capacity on an instructor-led course.

Please contact safetytraining@ucl.ac.uk to be placed on a waiting list stating the course title and date you wish to join.