Enhancing radiation safety in Australia through applied training and outreach
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2017-08-08
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Australasian Radiation Protection Society
Abstract
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is the centre of Australia’s nuclear science capabilities and expertise, operating in Sydney the nation’s only nuclear reactor, OPAL, and in Melbourne the Australian Synchrotron. In order to successfully run the landmark infrastructure at ANSTO we need suitably qualified and experienced workers who understand and embrace radiation safety culture. This is
achieved, in part, through in-house development and regular delivery of applied training so that knowledge, skills and experience in radiation safety is fostered and sustained. ANSTO has been recognised as setting the
benchmark for radiation safety training in Australia and also offers radiation safety training to external clients in mining, health care, government, education, universities and research industries. To maintain and enhance our social licence to operate our nuclear and radiological facilities, and to demonstrate leadership in the
education of Australia’s next generation, ANSTO communicates to a wide range of different stakeholders, including community groups, pupils, university students, teachers, regulatory officers, industry and government
representatives, and international partners. This is done using various methods, such as tours of landmark infrastructure, teacher professional development, school workshops, online resources, and interactive community events. This poster describes the methods employed, and highlights some of the activities and
outcomes of this applied training and outreach.
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ANSTO, Australia, OPAL Reactor, Radiation protection, Training, Safety culture, Mineral industry, Educational facilities
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Popp, A., Paneras, T., & Dowler, R. (2017). Enhancing radiation safety in Australia through applied training and outreach. Poster presented to the APRS2017 Conference: "Science and the art of radiation protection: broadening the horizon", Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, Wollongong, NSW, 6-9 August 2017, (pp. 71-72).