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Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Radiation Safety in Mining

Many African orebodies, tailings and process streams carry naturally occurring radioactive material that demands careful management. This programme prepares mine teams to identify radiation sources, monitor worker and community exposure, and apply protection measures across the operation. Delegates build a practical radiation management plan suited to gold, mineral sands and phosphate contexts.

What you will be able to do

  • Identify naturally occurring radioactive material across ore and process streams.
  • Measure radiation dose to workers using appropriate monitoring methods.
  • Apply protection principles to reduce internal and external exposure.
  • Manage radioactive scale, dust and waste from processing operations.
  • Develop a radiation management plan aligned with regulatory expectations.
  • Communicate radiation risk clearly to workers and surrounding communities.

Course outline

  1. 01Sources of naturally occurring radioactive material
  2. 02Radiation basics and health effects
  3. 03Dose monitoring and measurement
  4. 04Protection principles and controls
  5. 05Radioactive scale, dust and waste handling
  6. 06Radiation management planning
  7. 07Worker and community risk communication

Who should attend

Suited to radiation protection officers, hygiene practitioners, process plant supervisors and safety managers at operations handling radioactive ores.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Dubai3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Online3US$900
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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