Preparedness and response for nuclear and radiological emergencies
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Boeretang 200
Mol
Overzicht
The course on "Preparedness and response for nuclear and radiological emergencies" addresses the state of the art in nuclear and radiological emergency management including the latest international recommendations, the lessons learned from the Fukushima accident and the challenges we still face. The main objective is to provide fundamental knowledge and practical advice to all actors involved in emergency planning and response.
Main topics in the course are the principles of intervention; radiological evaluations; decision-support tools; different aspects of planning and organization in off-site emergency response; economic, social and psychological impact; European Community legislation; and international data and information exchange.
The course is organized by the SCK•CEN Academy for Nuclear Science and Technology, in the framework of the H2020 CONCERT project, in collaboration with the main European emergency management actors and the European platform NERIS (Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response and Recovery, www.eu-neris.net).
Onderwerpen
- Radiological emergencies
- Transfer pathways to the environment and exposure pathways
- Monitoring and data management strategies
- Principles of intervention
- Implementation of early countermeasures – Practical aspects
- Countermeasures for contaminated food production systems
- Countermeasures for inhabited areas
- Decision support systems: RODOS
- International data and information exchange
- Economic, psychological, social and ethical aspects of intervention
- Emergency plans: organisation & requirements
- Communication
- Community legislation
- Stakeholder involvement in preparedness activities
- The Fukushima accident
- Specific issues related to radiological emergencies of other origin than nuclear accidents
- Triage, monitoring and treatment of people exposed to malevolent use of radiation
- Organisation of exercises and lessons learned
Group activities will be organised to explore in depth several aspects presented during the course lectures. A comprehensive table-top exercise simulating a nuclear accident will be organised, plunging participants in the decision-making process and confronting them with the real difficulties.
A technical visit of several points of interest in SCK•CEN may be also foreseen for the interested participants.
Doelpubliek
The course is mainly targeted towards technical and radiological advisors, staff responsible for the overall emergency organisation and policy, either entering the domain or being interested in refreshing the basics and getting acquainted with latest developments in the field. A basic knowledge of radiation protection is recommended.
The target audience also includes young investigators (e.g. Master or PhD students) in fields connected to emergency management (e.g. atmospheric dispersion and deposition, dose assessment, decision-supporting tools) and professionals wishing to develop a career in the field of emergency management, e.g. by acting as technical and radiological advisors to the authorities.
Programma
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Voorkennis
A basic knowledge of radiation protection is recommended.
A refresher course on basic notions in radiation protection will be given in the first course day for the interested participants.
Leerdoelen
Upon completion of this training course, the participant will be able to:
In terms of knowledge
- Know the theoretical principles of radiation protection and intervention in emergency situations
- know the state-of-the-art and the main research challenges in the field of nuclear / radiological emergency management
- Gain insight into the essentials (theoretical and practical) of nuclear and radiological emergency management
- Understand and apply the basic principles of intervention
In terms of skills
- Carry out radiological assessments
- Apply the knowledge related to radiation monitoring, protective actions for human and the environment and communication
- Deal with the complexity of the situation in terms of its radiological, social and legal dimensions
- Know and adequately respond to radiological hazards
- Participate in emergency management exercises
- Participants will be able to apply state of the art knowledge in decision-making processes related to nuclear and radiological emergencies.
In terms of competences
- Assume a role in an emergency management team
- Be ready to respond to a nuclear or radiological event
Prijs
Young researchers:
Funding is available from the H2020 project CONCERT to provide 15 places exempted of registration fee. These places are available for young researchers (PhD students or members of organisations carrying out research connected to the field of emergency management and having a maximum of 3 years of experience at the current workplace). Participants wishing to apply for this grant opportunity, should submit by mail a letter of application to Dr. Catrinel Turcanu at catrinel [dot] turcanu [at] sckcen [dot] be with a copy to viviane [dot] vanspringel [at] sckcen [dot] be. The deadline for applications is March 3rd, 2017. Information confirming the acceptance will be sent in due time. Please mention if you also require support for accommodation as this support is only available for a maximum of 5 people. Participation to the course is free of charge for those who obtained a grant from the CONCERT project.
Regular participant - early bird registration: 1.750 EUR (VAT incl) until February 20, 2017.
Regular participant - late registration: 2.050 EUR (VAT incl) as from February 21, 2017.
Lecturers - it is mandatory for the lecturers to register, but their participation is free of charge.
Registratie
You can register by clicking on the registration button above until March 1st, 2017.
The training will focus on interaction and dialogue. For this reason, the number of participants will be limited to 30.
Your registration is only final when you have made your payment by creditcard or bank transfer (for regular participants) or have received the grant confirmation (young researchers). When registering, the SCK•CEN Academy will send you a separate e-mail with further instructions related to your payment. If you would need further assistance, please contact academy [at] sckcen [dot] be. Cancellation with total refund is only possible until February 27, 2017.
Accommodatie
The course is held at the Lakehouse of the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, Boeretang 201, BE-2400 Mol, Belgium.
Rooms can be booked at the Lakehouse hotel or at the the Alauda Hotel in Dessel.
Please note that the Lakehouse restaurant and bar doesn't serve any meals in the evening. Nevertheless you can order a sandwich at the reception desk of the SCK•CEN Lakehouse during lunch break.