Monthly radiation protection training of workers: An evaluation of two years operational practice

• Published in: Radiation measurements 2011-11, Vol.46 (11), p.1321-1323
• Main Authors: Berus, D., Covens, P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Culture; Earth sciences; Earth, ocean, space; Education; Exact sciences and technology; Exposure; Geochronology; Isotope geochemistry. Geochronology; Mailboxes; Radiation measurement; Radiation protection; Training
• ISSN: 1350-4487; 1879-0925
• DOI: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2011.07.020

Radiation protection training and education is important in stimulating safety culture of occupationally exposed workers. Taking into account the mandatory requirements in relation to education and training a digital training tool was introduced for communication of personal dose results and regular information on radiation protection. This tool enables that personal dose reports are monthly sent to the individual mailbox of workers together with short comprehensive slideshows on radiation protection topics. After two years of operational practice a survey was organised to evaluate the training tool. The results show that the majority (92%) of the occupationally exposed workers are aware of the communication of personal dose results through e-mail. Furthermore, 81% of these workers are also aware of their monthly and cumulated dose level. The monthly information on radiation protection topics is however less consulted. Around 40% of the workers that noticed the link are indifferent to the monthly information. The interest in radiation protection issues increases however with the education level. ► Every month the personal dose results of the occupationally exposed workers are sent through e-mail. ► For stimulating safety culture radiation protection information is attached to this dose report. ► A survey was organized to evaluate the training tool. ► The interest in radiation protection training increases with the education level of the workers.