Participants will learn controlled area establishment, source handling procedures, dose rate calculations, personal dosimetry, and the regulatory requirements governing radiographic operations in Qatar and Oman.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the physics and biology of gamma and X radiation relevant to radiographic operations
Calculate dose rates and establish compliant controlled areas for field and workshop radiography
Handle radiographic sources and equipment safely using correct procedures
Implement ALARA controls: time, distance, shielding and access management
Maintain personal dosimetry records for radiographic crews
Apply emergency procedures for source disconnection, jamming and loss
Comply with Qatar and applicable IAEA radiographic safety requirements

Who Should Attend

NDT Radiographers

Radiography Supervisors

HSE Officers

QA/QC Personnel

Site Managers (where radiography is performed)

Course Outline

Day 1 – Radiation Physics, Equipment & Dose Control

Gamma-ray sources: Ir-192, Se-75, Co-60 – hazard profiles and dose rates
X-ray generators used in industrial radiography
Dose rate calculations using inverse square law
Controlled and supervised area establishment
Barrier calculations and posting requirements
Source handling: exposure devices, guide tubes, drive cables
Personal dosimetry and dose limits for radiographic personnel

Day 2 – Operations, Compliance & Emergency Response

Pre-job planning: site survey, area classification, personnel briefing
Source change-out procedures and radiographic source transportation
X-ray equipment operation safety checks
Emergency procedures: stuck source, exposure device malfunction
Survey instrument use and performance checks
Regulatory documentation: source registers, dose records, inspection reports
Practical scenarios and group exercises

Why Train With First International

Qualified Trainers

Delivered by practitioners with real-world field experience in regulated industries.

Completion Record

Attendance and completion confirmation provided for all participants.

Flexible Delivery

Available in Qatar, Oman, or at your facility. Online options also available.

Regulatory Aligned

Content designed to meet applicable national and international regulatory standards.

Group Booking

Post-Training Support

Our team remains available for follow-up questions and regulatory guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course is designed to meet requirements and to support candidates preparing for the radiography radiation safety licensing examination.

Geiger-Müller detectors, ionisation chambers and electronic personal dosimeters are covered in the context of radiographic operations.

Yes. The course can be delivered at your facility or radiographic workshop, allowing practical elements to be conducted on your actual equipment.

Yes. Both sealed source (gamma) and X-ray equipment-based radiography are covered.

Radiation Protection in Industrial Radiography