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When dealing with ionizing radiation sources, safety is paramount. We at KAUST must ensure that radiation levels are kept minimal and compliant with regulations. This necessitates that every staff member comprehends the risks associated with working with radiation sources and is equipped with the knowledge to effectively manage these potential hazards.
Radiation safety training is mandatory for any user who is planning to use radiation sources or equipment in their experiment.
There are three different required training for radiation safety available at KAUST. Individuals must complete the training that corresponds to the work carried out in the laboratory. All these trainings can be completed online (via SALUTE), and the person must take the associated quiz, which has a passing score of 80%. Note that for the “Radioactive Materials Safety Training” course, individuals will only be allowed one attempt at taking the course online via SALUTE. If the individual does not achieve the passing score of at least 80% on the first attempt, then they will be required to take the training course in a live training class.
| Training Modules | Target Audience | Online and/or Live* |
|---|---|---|
| SEM and TEM Safety Training | Persons working with electron microscopes (SEM, TEM) | Online |
| X-ray Analysis Equipment Safety Training | Persons working with X-ray equipment | Online |
| Radioactive Materials Safety Training | Persons working with sealed and unsealed radioactive substances. | Online or Live |
The required training for radiation safety must be supplemented with laboratory specific training. This training, which is performed by the RUA holder or other staff authorized to do so by the RUA holder, must cover practical use of ionizing radiation in the laboratory, especially regarding equipment use and protocols as well as practical safety precautions.
A record of the training must be kept by the RUA holder. The RUA holder can allow the individual to become a radiation user (i.e., allow to work with ionizing radiation) only after the user has passed both the required training for radiation safety and laboratory specific training.
For Radiation Safety Training, go to SALUTE and log in. Click on Safety training.
After you complete and pass the assigned training module, please notify the RSO and submit a copy of your training certificate.
