Overview
This workshop (current agenda pdf) has been designed to provide an overview of the basic science associated with uranium, particularly as it relates to environmental, safety and health aspects. Paper presentations will be at a technical level but will be designed to be appropriate also for professionals who do not have a specific background in radiological science or nuclear physics. The intent of the workshop is to provide attendees with an overview of the scientific basis for our understanding of the health and safety issues associated with uranium recovery and suggestions on how to more effectively convey pertinent scientific concepts to non-scientists. The basic subject matter of this workshop was previously presented at a similar one day uranium symposium and workshop held at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado on February 2, 2008. Key members of the faculty of that workshop will also participate here and will include (tentative):
Janet Johnson, Phd, CHP, CIH, Tetra Tech, Carbondale, CO.
Robert Meyer, Phd, Tetra Tech, Ft Collins, CO
Craig Little, Phd, Two Lines Inc. Grand Junction, CO
Tom Johnson, Phd, CHP, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
Steve Brown, CHP, SENES Consultants Ltd., Englewood, CO
Syllabus
- Basic Radiation Science
- Natural Radiation Background in US
- Comparative Risks
- Uranium Recovery Technology: Conventional and In Situ Processes
- Overview of Uranium Fuel Cycle
- Environmental Aspects and Monitoring at Uranium Recovery Facilities
- Occupational Health and Safety Aspects
- Operational Health Physics Programs at Uranium Recovery Facilities
- Uranium's Role in U.S. Energy Policy Moving Forward
- Regulatory and Licensing Aspects
Fees
- Early Registration:
Members ($495); Nonmembers ($595); Students ($195) - Late Registration:
Members ($595); Nonmembers ($695); Students ($295)
