Course Overview
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) are encountered throughout oil and gas production, water treatment and mining operations. This three-day programme provides comprehensive technical training on NORM identification, radiological assessment, waste classification and the regulatory requirements applicable to NORM management in the Gulf region.
Participants will develop the skills to conduct NORM surveys, interpret measurement data, select appropriate control measures, classify and manage NORM-contaminated waste, and prepare regulatory documentation.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify NORM sources and pathways in oil & gas and industrial operations
- Explain the radiological hazards posed by NORM and establish appropriate controls
- Select and operate appropriate field measurement instruments for NORM survey
- Classify NORM-contaminated materials and waste streams according to regulatory criteria
- Develop NORM management plans in accordance with IAEA and national guidance
- Implement safe work procedures for personnel working with NORM
- Prepare NORM assessment reports and regulatory submissions
Who Should Attend
Course Outline
- Origin and occurrence of NORM in the subsurface
- NORM accumulation mechanisms in oil & gas production equipment
- Radiation types from NORM isotopes (Ra-226, Ra-228, Pb-210, Po-210)
- Dose pathways: inhalation, ingestion, external exposure
- Dose assessment principles for NORM workers
- Introduction to measurement instruments for NORM surveys
- In-situ gamma spectrometry for NORM surveys
- Wipe test and smear sample procedures
- Laboratory analysis of NORM samples
- Interpretation of measurement data
- NORM waste classification: exempt, low-level, intermediate
- Regulatory clearance levels and exemption criteria
- Documentation of NORM survey findings
- Engineering controls for NORM-contaminated equipment
- Safe work procedures: decontamination, descaling, maintenance of NORM-affected pipework
- PPE selection for NORM activities
- NORM waste storage, transport and disposal options
- Regulatory notifications and permit requirements
- NORM management plan preparation
- Case studies from Gulf region NORM incidents
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
Contact us for customised group sessions for 5 or more participants.
Post-Training Support
Our team remains available for follow-up questions and regulatory guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. NORM accumulation in water injection systems and produced water treatment facilities is covered in depth.
The course covers the use of portable gamma detectors, dose rate meters and introduces gamma spectrometry. Where possible, practical measurement exercises are included.
Yes. The course can incorporate site-specific data and scenarios relevant to your operations. Contact us to discuss customisation options.
Yes. The principles covered are applicable to mining, mineral processing, phosphate industry and water treatment operations.