Workshop Manual: Training For Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
Workshop Manual: Training For Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
Workshop Manual: Training For Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
and Response
E mergen c y P repa re d ne s s
RESEARCH Training for
R E AC T O R / T Radiation Emergency
Preparedness and Response
2011
Workshop Manual
IAEA Training Course on Research Reactor Emergency Response Workshop Manual
CONTENT
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OBJECTIVES OF
THE WORKSHOP: By the end of the workshop, the participants will:
⇒ understand the risk of emergencies at research reactors and their
potential consequences
⇒ understand the basic concepts of emergency preparedness and
response, including objectives of emergency response and
preparedness, emergency planning categories, planning areas and
zones, planning levels and responsibilities, emergency classes,
conditions and immediate actions, and integrated planning concepts
⇒ understand the step-by-step approach to developing and implementing
emergency response plans
⇒ be able to identify critical tasks and recognize the need for their
assignment
⇒ be able to describe a simple concept of operations for emergency
preparedness for research reactors
⇒ know the infrastructure and functional elements of a response
capability for emergency planning for research reactors
⇒ be able to:
⇒ classify an emergency
⇒ make appropriate off-site notifications
⇒ take appropriate actions to protect on-site staff
⇒ implement appropriate off-site protective actions
⇒ treat injured and exposed personal
⇒ provide timely and informative information to the public
⇒ make appropriate international notifications and request
assistance from IAEA
⇒ be familiar with IAEA publications that can be used in developing an
emergency response capability to include:
⇒ GS-R-2, Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or
Radiological Emergency
⇒ EPR-RESEARCH REACTOR, Generic Procedures for Response
to a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency at Research Reactors
⇒ GSG-2, Criteria for Use in Preparedness and Response for a
Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
⇒ EPR-METHOD 2003, Method for Developing Arrangements for
Response to a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
⇒ TECDOC-955, Generic assessment procedures for determining
protective actions during a reactor accident
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IAEA TECHNICAL
OFFICER [Name and organization]
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WORKSHOP PLAN
The main aims of the workshop are to provide the participants with the knowledge and tools to be able:
• To develop and implement an action plan to establish the capability to respond to emergencies at
their research reactors, and
• To develop plans and procedures to respond in case of emergencies at research reactors.
The workshop is divided into blocks, which are further divided into modules. Module is a generic term to
describe the training activity e.g. a seminar, work session, video presentation, briefing, exercise, drill,
discussion or any combination of these activities. Each module is characterized in the following way:
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Workshop structure
Block Objectives
B1 To register for the workshop
Opening of the workshop To be comfortable with the workshop, its aims and arrangements
B2 To learn the role of the IAEA in assisting Member States
Introduction to the To learn experiences in response to emergencies at research reactors,
workshop and lessons learned
To understand the importance of emergency preparedness and response
To have a common understanding of the objectives, concepts and basic
principles of emergency response
B3 To learn the infrastructure and functional elements of an emergency
Emergency preparedness response capability for research reactors
and response To be able to describe a concept of operations for emergency
preparedness for research reactors
B4 To be able to develop a specific action plan for establishing or
Development of response upgrading emergency response capability based on identified country
capabilities needs
B5 To experience major aspects of emergency response to an accident at
Tabletop exercise research reactor
B6 To be able to evaluate the benefits, limitations and effectiveness of the
Evaluation of the workshop
workshop and closing To give suggestions for future improvements of the workshop
SUM
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SEMINAR PLAN
Registration
Purpose To register participants
To distribute training and other workshop materials and identity badges
Duration [hrs] 1
Equipment needs Appropriately prepared room, training and other workshop materials, identity badges
Formal opening
Purpose To welcome guests and participants
To declare the workshop opened
Objectives To feel welcomed by the IAEA and by the host country
To be aware of Agency’s expectations of the participants
To feel inspired to learn, ask questions, and make contacts
Content Welcome addresses
General introduction to the workshop
Agency’s expectations of the participants
Activity Presentation
Duration [hrs] ½
Training material None
References None
Equipment needs Appropriately prepared and equipped lecture room for 30 participants and guests
Workshop information Presentation
Purpose To present basic workshop information (workshop aims, workshop plan, workshop
programme, training material, workshop administration and logistic arrangements)
To check if all training material is available
Objectives To know the workshop aims
To be informed on the workshop plan
To be familiar with the workshop administration and logistic arrangements
To be informed on training material received
To get to know other participants
Content Aims of the workshop within the overall framework of emergency preparedness
development
Workshop plan and workshop programme
Workshop administration and logistic arrangements (inc. food, travel,
accommodation, payments, social events, etc.)
Self introduction of the participants
Activity Presentation, questions and discussion
Duration [hrs] ½
Training material Workshop programme, list of participants, checklist for workshop administration and
logistic arrangements
References None
Equipment needs Computer projector, overhead projector, screen, PC, MS PowerPoint
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Duration [hrs] 1½
Training material Seminar notes for Module 7
References EPR-METHOD, EPR-RESEARCH REACTOR, GSG-2
Equipment needs Computer projector, screen, PC, MS PowerPoint
Module 8 Instructing, warning and informing the public
Purpose To present, explain and discuss issues of instructing, warning and informing the
public in an emergency
Objectives To learn the ways of communications with the public and the media
To become aware of basic principles of communication
To learn on practical examples
Content Why, when and in what form to communicate with the public, Working with the
media, Basic communication principles, Providing information to the public
routinely, Warning of the public of an emergency, Keeping the public informed
during and following an emergency, Examples of the impact of an adequate public
communications
Activity Seminar, questions and discussion
Duration [hrs] 1
Training material Seminar notes for Module 8
References EPR-METHOD, TECDOC-1076, EPR-FIRST RESPONDERS
Equipment needs Computer projector, screen, PC, MS PowerPoint
Module 9 Action Guides and Response Priorities
Purpose To present the suggested facility response organization and the responsibilities of the
positions in the organization
Objectives To understand the Emergency Response Team organization in EPR-RESEARCH
REACTOR
To be able to list the responsibilities of each Team member
To be able to list the priority actions and expected timing
To understand how and when the organization may be modified
Content Emergency Response Team Organization, Responsibilities of Team members,
Additional Team members, Priority of response actions, Suggested timing of
response actions
Activity Seminar, questions and discussion
Duration [hrs] 1.5
Training material Seminar notes for Module 9
References EPR-METHOD; GS-R-2; EPR-RESEARCH REACTOR
Equipment needs Computer projector, screen, PC, MS PowerPoint
Module 10 Medical management overview
Purpose To give an overview of medical management in case of radiation emergency
Objectives To be able to characterize the most frequent medical consequences of the radiation
accident
To understand the role and place of medical preparedness and response in the overall
organisational emergency response structure
To know infrastructure and functional requirements for medical response
preparedness
To be aware of the psychological effects of radiation emergenciesTo be able to list
medical categories of affected persons involved in radiation accidents using simple
classification
Content Health effects of ionising radiation – descriptions and examples, Medical
consideration of radiation emergencies, The psychological aspects for radiation
emergencies, Mitigation of the health and psychological effects of radiation
emergencies, Infrastructure and functional requirements for medical preparedness,
Importance of obtained international expertise
Activity Seminar, questions and discussion
Duration [hrs] 1
Training material Seminar notes for Module 10
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References Ricks, R.C., Prehospital Management of Radiation Accidents, ORAU 223, Oak
Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge, TN (1984)
Medical management of radiological casualties. Handbook. Ed. D. Jarrett, AFRRI,
Bethesda, MD (1999), EPR-MEDICAL
Equipment needs Computer projector, screen, PC, MS PowerPoint
Module 11 On scene emergency medical response
Purpose To explain the tasks of Emergency Medical Responders, introduce basic steps in
contaminated casualty handling and to give an overview of decontamination
procedures
Objectives To understand the role and tasks of Emergency Medical Responders on the scene of
an accident,
To know the basic steps in contaminated casualty handling
To be aware of interactions and needed coordination between different response
groups on-scene
To be acquainted with basic decontamination procedure
Content Immediate actions to be taken, Handing and preparation of a contaminated victim
Activity Seminar, questions and discussion
Duration [hrs] 1
Training material Seminar notes for Module 11
References Ricks, R.C., Prehospital Management of Radiation Accidents, ORAU 223, Oak
Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge, TN (1984)
Medical management of radiological casualties. Handbook. Ed. D. Jarrett, AFRRI,
Bethesda, MD (1999), TECDOC-1162, TECDOC-1092, EPR-METHOD, EPR-
FIRST RESPONDERS
Equipment needs Computer projector, screen, PC, MS PowerPoint
Module 13 Emergency Monitoring and Assessment
Purpose To present emergency monitoring objectives and strategies
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WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
The course/workshop schedule goes on this page
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility of the Course Director
Beside general responsibilities of the Workshop Director (WD) outlined in IAEA guidelines for
organization of training courses the WD is also responsible:
1) To make all arrangements to ease the customs formalities for the IAEA workshop equipment (if
any);
2) To ensure that all needed equipment will be available and ready for use at the beginning of the
workshop;
3) To organize pick-up at the airport and transportation for all participants and lecturers or to prepare
clear information about transport arrangements;
4) To maintain administrative office throughout the workshops to be responsible for providing local
support, make arrangements, solve problems, as required;
5) To ensure that computer projector, overhead projector, slide projector, video and flipcharts will
be available throughout the workshops;
6) To ensure photocopier will be available for unlimited use (within reason);
7) To prepare general information about workshop venue;
1) To ensure that equipment which needs to be purchased for the workshops (if any) is ordered in
time;
2) To take all in-house administrative steps required to send IAEA owned equipment, needed for the
workshops, to [host organization] in time;
3) To ensure that workshops’ Evaluation Forms are prepared and send to [host organization];
4) To ensure that IAEA radiation protection surveillance is implemented;
5) To ensure that workshop materials are prepared;
6) To check all arrangements for the workshops before beginning of the workshop;
7) To act as an IAEA representative.
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TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Faculty
List of presenters and their organizations
Exposure control
No radiation exposure is planned.
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Title of the workshop: National Training Course (or Workshop) on Research Reactor Emergency
Response
Date: [provide dates]
Place: [provide course location]
This questionnaire has two goals: to identify the strengths of the workshop, and to point out areas
where changes and improvements need to be made. Your role as a workshop participant is to be thoughtful and
honest in your comments. Our role as workshop planners is to use the ideas and suggestions you make, to
maintain and improve the workshop.
1. We want our workshops to be very well organized. That is, we want the activities to run smoothly, on
time, and efficiently. We want the information and tools you need to be available when you need them.
We want you to have a clear picture of how activities fit into the workshop as a whole, and of where the
workshop is going. Circle the answer that comes closest to your own view on organization of the
workshop.
Please comment:
2. We want our teachers to be very effective. That is, we want the teachers to be experts who are well
prepared, and who explain their subject clearly. We want them to excite and involve you in learning
practical skills and facts; and to answer your individual questions. How well do we live up to our goal
that our teachers be very effective?
Please comment:
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1. Please list below the three topics which were most useful to you.
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2. Now list the three topics which were least useful to you.
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3. What was the workshops best learning activity? Please name a specific module.
5. For each of the ideas listed here, circle whether you agree or disagree.
6. What did you learn in this workshop, that you can most directly apply when you return home?
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7. Indicate the usefulness of each module to your work and to improving your professional background by
putting an X in the appropriate blank.
If you think a session should be shortened, expanded or the content should be improved, put an X in the
appropriate blank. Please explain your choices. Modify this list based on specific modules being
presented.
Not Improve
MODULE Useful Shorten Expand Explain
useful content
Role of IEC
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TTX Critique
Test Questions
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