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Description / Abstract:
The scope of this standard describes requirements for training
in the use of personal radiation detectors (see ANSI
N42.321), portable radiation detection instruments (see
ANSI N42.33), portable radionuclide identifiers (see ANSI N42.34),
and portal radiation monitors (see ANSI N42.35). Other types of
radiation detectors may be included in revisions of this standard
as new equipment is developed.
This standard provides training requirements for three
identified and defined levels of training. Students who
successfully complete training at the minimum requirements of this
standard shall have a demonstrated competency appropriate for that
training level. This includes a general understanding and
background of the principles of ionizing radiation, radiation
effects, and radiation detection. The individual user organizations
should develop training programs with content specific to their
organizations and requirements. Training for incident manager or
incident commander and response post-identification of a radiation
source are beyond the scope of this standard.
Purpose
This standard establishes minimum requirements and provides
recommendations and guidelines for training users in basic
radiation detection and the proper use of radiation detection
instrumentation for homeland security interdiction and prevention
applications. Reference to response in this document is only for
preevent preparations. This standard does not cover
mission-specific procedures and protocols. This training is
intended primarily for organizations involved in detection and
interdiction efforts, including law enforcement, transit police,
private sector security personnel, the U.S. Postal Service, and
private shippers.
1 For information on references, see Clause 2.