Radiation Safety Training

Training Manual

Full manual (PDF), Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers, is available online. Training manual is also available by chapters in the Office of Radiation Safety Resource section on the Web.

Radiation Safety Training Available Online!

The training curriculum listed below is now at Learn@UW. You will need to self-register for each course you wish to take at Learn@UW. Instructions for registering for classes can be found in the following document: Self-registration Instructions (PDF).

Radiation Safety Training Curriculum Radiation Safety 101: Radiation Safety For Radiation Workers - Part I

This course is required (consisting of a combination of online, Part I, and in-person, Part II, portions) in order to work with radioactive materials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Complete both parts of this course to become an Authorized User of radioactive material or a radiation worker, even if you have attended training at another institution. This portion of “RSRW” is in an online format, which includes a 55 minute video and a verification quiz. Self-register for the course at Learn@UW; Self-registration Instructions (PDF).

Radiation Safety 101: Radiation Safety For Radiation Workers - Part II

This portion of “RSRW” is an in-person training held at the Radiation Safety Office. Access to register for Part II is granted upon completion of Part I. Self-register for the course at Learn@UW; Self-registration Instructions (PDF).

Radiation Safety 102: Radiation Safety Refresher Training

This on-line course is intended for personnel who have been previously certified to work with radioactive material (Radiation Worker) on UW-Madison campus. The purpose of the training (12 minute video) is to refresh and remind radioactive materials users of safe work practices and regulatory compliance. The course must be taken annually. Self-register for the course at Learn@UW; Self-registration Instructions (PDF).

Radiation Safety 105: Radiation Safety for Irradiator Users

Animal caretakers and users of radiation-producing equipment. This on-line course emphasizes the general principles of Radiation Safety. Principle Investigators/Authorized Users will provide additional in-service training. 

Additional training will be provided by the Radiation Safety Office to those who need to use closed beam irradiators or gauges. Please contact Radiation Safety for details. Self-register for the course at Learn@UW; Self-registration Instructions (PDF).

Laser Safety Training (Powerpoint)

This is a basic laser safety training designed to give general understanding of fundamentals of lasers operation, potential hazards associated with lasers, and ways to control the hazards. Self-register for the course at Learn@UW; Self-registration Instructions (PDF).