Program Overview
Radiation is one of the most misunderstood hazards in the workplace. It is invisible, odorless, and painless in the short term — yet prolonged or high-level exposure can cause cancer, genetic damage, cataracts, and radiation sickness. Industries including healthcare, nuclear power, oil & gas (NORM), mining, non-destructive testing (NDT), research, and food irradiation expose workers to various forms of radiation daily. ICLM's Radiation Safety Training provides a comprehensive, regulatory-aligned program that equips workers and safety professionals to understand, monitor, and control radiation hazards effectively.
Radiation exists in two broad categories: ionizing radiation — including alpha, beta, gamma, X-rays, and neutron radiation — which has sufficient energy to remove electrons from atoms and damage biological tissue; and non-ionizing radiation — including ultraviolet (UV), infrared, laser, microwave, and radiofrequency (RF) radiation — which affects tissue through heat and photochemical effects. Both require specific knowledge and tailored control strategies.
Pre-Use Checks
Daily inspection discipline and hazard spotting basics.
Control Principles
Safe methods, sequencing, and decision making in operations.
Emergency Response
Incident communication and immediate response actions.