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Leadership Development

The objective of this program is to provide Management and Supervisors with the skill, knowledge and desire to lead their workforce in achieving an injury-free environment.

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We offer industry leading occupational health and safety training for the workplace and compliance based training. We blend theory components with practical, hands-on training that are designed to help companies manage their workers competency requirements in a cost efficient, highly engaging manner.

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The Global Mobile Training Centre is a state of the art mobile classroom on Wheels. It includes our practical bays to provide training on your site to allow you to save time and money.

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Introduction to NORM

This half-day program is designed to ensure oil and gas personnel are aware of what a Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is, what its health and safety effects, and what practices may be used to deal with it effectively. Emphasis is placed on detecting radiation, decontamination, safe work practices and dealing with waste materials, all using the guiding principle of reduce radiation to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
COURSE OUTLINE

Duration

4hrs

Delivery

Classroom

Pre-Reqs

None

Certification, valid for three years.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand what radiation is, its characteristics, and its health effects
  • Explain what a Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is, where workers may find it in oil and gas production
  • Describe how to detect and measure radiation and NORM in the workplace
  • Illustrate effective practices for working safely near in areas where NORMs may occur
  • Understand how to safely decontaminate areas and equipment where NORMs have concentrated, and effectively dispose of NORM-contaminated waste

Competencies

The competencies of this program are tested and measured through 100% participation of the learning objectives. Participants must achieve a minimum 70% pass mark on a written competency exam.
 
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Please Note:
  • Courses are subject to change without notice.
  • Availability is based on a first come first served basis.
  • Please register by phone, fax or email.
  • Lunches are extra at $16.50 for selected courses. 
  • Minimum class size must be reached or class is cancelled.

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