Provide regulatory staff with technical and safety information, typical regulatory requirements and the process for evaluating applications for authorization to conduct industrial radiography.
The workshop on the Licensing of Industrial Radiography Operations includes classroom presentations on the radioactive sources and devices used in industrial radiography, the objectives and operations of industrial radiographers, the training and qualification of individuals who conduct industrial radiography (the radiographers), the transportation and security of the radioactive sources used in industrial radiography, the safety procedures to protect the radiographers and members of the public during radiographic operations and the proper use of radiation detection devices and instrumentation. The organization and implementation of the licensing process are also presented. The workshop includes selecting an application under review by the regulatory staff. The staff conducts the review, the instructor observes and provides feedback, guidance and mentoring.