🔍 Click to Expand: Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) Training Overview
The ACTI Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) Training program provides participants with essential knowledge to safely identify, assess, and manage NORM hazards in various industrial settings. The training aligns with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) guidelines, and **industry best practices**.
📌 Key Learning Modules:
- Regulatory Requirements & Standards: Understanding OH&S regulations, CNSC guidelines, and employer/worker responsibilities.
- Sources of NORM: Identifying where NORM occurs, including oil and gas, mining, water treatment, and industrial processes.
- Health Risks & Radiation Exposure: Recognizing short-term and long-term effects of NORM exposure and implementing safety measures.
- Detection & Measurement: Learning to use, calibrate, and interpret radiation monitoring equipment.
- Engineering & Administrative Controls: Applying ventilation, shielding, PPE, and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to reduce exposure.
- Safe Handling, Storage & Disposal: Implementing proper waste management, decontamination, and transportation procedures.
- Emergency Response & Incident Management: Developing and applying effective response plans for accidental NORM exposure.
✅ Upon Completion:
Upon successful completion of the **ACTI NORM Training Program**, participants will be able to:
- ✅ Understand and comply with OH&S legislation and CNSC regulations related to NORM.
- ✅ Identify NORM sources in various industrial settings and assess potential exposure risks.
- ✅ Conduct radiation surveys using Geiger counters, scintillation detectors, and other monitoring equipment.
- ✅ Apply hazard control measures, including shielding, ventilation, PPE, and exposure limits.
- ✅ Implement safe work practices for handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of NORM waste.
- ✅ Develop and follow emergency response procedures, including incident reporting and decontamination protocols.
- ✅ Pass a written knowledge assessment (minimum 80%) and successfully complete the practical skills evaluation.
Participants who meet all course requirements will receive an **ACTI NORM Certification**, recognized across **Canada**, ensuring they are qualified to safely work in **environments where NORM is present**.