Target Audience

Support personnel and technicians who work occasionally or under supervision with low- to moderate-risk radiation sources (e.g., diagnostic X-rays, sealed sources in gauges), and are required to obtain Category B radiation worker licensing from Bahrain’s Supreme Council for the Environment.

Course Duration

• 8 Hours (1 Full Day)

Course Objectives

• Raise awareness of basic radiation protection concepts.
• Clarify responsibilities of Category B radiation workers under Law No. 7 of 2022.
• Promote safe work habits around radiation-emitting devices.
• Ensure legal compliance and eligibility for worker licensing.

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Ionizing Radiation (1 hour)• What is ionizing radiation?

• Common sources in medical, industrial, and research settings
• Units of measurement (Bq, Sv, mSv/h)
• Basic types: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, X-ray

Module 2: Legal Framework and Worker Responsibilities (1 hour)

• Key provisions of Law No. 7 of 2022:
  • Article 50 – License requirement for radioactive source use
  • Article 52 – Responsibility for site safety
  • Article 53.2 – Dose limits for workers
  • Article 55 – Requirement for competent personnel
  • Article 57 – Incident and exposure reporting
• The role of the Supreme Council for the Environment

Module 3: Health Effects of Radiation Exposure (1 hour)

• Overview of biological effects
• Acute vs. chronic effects
• Sensitivity of organs and tissues
• Occupational dose limits for Category B workers

Module 4: Safe Work Practices and ALARA (2 hours)

• Time, distance, shielding
• Importance of signage and warning labels
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Following local rules and procedures

Module 5: Monitoring and Dosimetry (1 hour)

• Use of personal dosimeters (TLDs, film badges, electronic)
• Importance of routine dose monitoring
• Reading and reporting your dose record

Module 6: Emergency Situations and Incident Reporting (1 hour)

• What to do in case of a spill or exposure
• Basic first actions and notification chain
• Reporting overexposures or near misses (Article 57)
• Safety drills and your role

Module 7: Basic Waste and Source Handling (1 hour)

• Overview of radioactive source storage
• Avoiding contamination
• Prohibited actions and basic housekeeping rules

Assessment & Certification

• Short knowledge quiz (10–15 multiple choice questions)
• Course certificate of completion required for application to the Supreme Council for the Environment for licensing under Article 50

Training Materials Provided

• Student guide with summary of key concepts
• Regulatory highlights (selected law articles)
• Radiation safety pocket card
• Emergency contact list