Information on courses provided by the Radiation Protection Unit. Basic Course in Radiation Protection in Research and Teaching Provided for those who are intending to use unsupervised (or might be exposed to), radiation or radioactive material in research and teaching. Basic Course in Radiation Protection in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy This course is aimed at those at the University who will be working with radiation in a veterinary application. Basic Radiation Protection Course for Analytical X-ray Equipment Users This course is aimed at those at the University who will be working with Analytical X-ray Equipment Laser Safety This online Laser Safety course is intended for ALL users of the University of Edinburgh who wish to work with potentially hazardous lasers Additional Radiation Safety Courses Formal courses on the risks arising from non-ionising radiation are run by the University Radiation Protection Unit. RPS Training This page contains training information for RPS's. Transport of Radioactive Sources Provided for those who will be transporting radioactive material by road across the University. RETAIN Training This training course is for those using the RETAIN system to record usage and disposals of unsealed radioactive materials at the University. Laser safety awareness for users of laser microscopes This short online training course is aimed at all users of laser microscopes at the University of Edinburgh and how to work safely with such equipment. Radiation Safety for Users of Gamma Irradiators This short online training course is aimed at all users of Gamma Irradiators at the University of Edinburgh and how to work safely with such equipment. Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Safety Awareness This online training course is aimed at persons who may look after, or wish to know more about, equipment that may emit hazardous levels of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation and the arrangements in place at the University. This article was published on 2024-07-22