radiation protection officer
Radiation protection officers are responsible for the protection from harmful effects caused by exposure to ionising radiation. They ensure compliance with legislation and regulations by enforcing safety measures. Furthermore they develop radiation protection plans in particular for nuclear plants and facilities.
Also called: radiation protection team leader, radiation protection supervisor, radiation protection manager, radiation protection advisor
- 22
- essential skills
- 10
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2263
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- nuclear engineerWhat changes?13 skills in common
- nuclear technicianWhat changes?11 skills in common
- radiation protection technicianWhat changes?10 skills in common
- nuclear reactor operator9 skills in common
- medical physics expert7 skills in common
- diagnostic radiographer5 skills in common
- nuclear medicine radiographer5 skills in common
- radiographer5 skills in common
Essential skills
22- advise on pollution prevention
- apply radiation protection procedures
- calculate exposure to radiation
- design strategies for nuclear emergencies
- develop radiation protection strategies
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- environmental legislation
- follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- instruct employees on radiation protection
- monitor nuclear power plant systems
- monitor radiation levels
- nuclear energy
- nuclear legislation
- nuclear physics
- perform risk analysis
- pollution prevention
- radiation physics in healthcare
- radiation protection
- radioactive contamination
- respond to nuclear emergencies
- use personal protection equipment
Optional skills
10No account needed to start
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