The course is aligned with Qatar requirements for personnel involved in radioactive source operations and is applicable to logging operations across Qatar and Oman.

Learning Outcomes

Identify radiation sources used in well logging operations and their hazard profiles
Implement field radiation safety procedures before, during and after logging runs
Establish and manage controlled areas in well site environments
Control occupational radiation exposure using time, distance and shielding
Manage source documentation, transport and storage in compliance with regulations
Respond to source stuck-tool, loss or suspected loss incidents
Prepare for regulatory inspection of well logging radiation safety programmes

Who Should Attend

Field Logging Crews

Well Site Supervisors

HSE Officers

Logging Company Safety Personnel

Drilling Operations Managers

Course Outline

Day 1 – Sources, Hazards & Field Safety

Radioactive sources used in well logging (neutron, gamma-gamma, density)
Radiation dose rates and exposure control in field conditions
Personal dosimetry for field personnel
Controlled area establishment at well sites
Source container handling: transport, offloading and storage
Pre-job safety briefings and toolbox talks

Day 2 – Emergency Response & Regulatory Compliance

Stuck source scenarios: response procedures and escalation
Source loss and theft: immediate actions and reporting
Emergency dose assessment
Source transportation documentation and ADR requirements
notification requirements for incidents
Record keeping, dose records and regulatory reporting
Case studies from field incidents

Why Train With First International

Qualified Trainers

Delivered by practitioners with real-world field experience in regulated industries.

Completion Record

Attendance and completion confirmation provided for all participants.

Flexible Delivery

Available in Qatar, Oman, or at your facility. Online options also available.

Regulatory Aligned

Content designed to meet applicable national and international regulatory standards.

Group Booking

Post-Training Support

Our team remains available for follow-up questions and regulatory guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The course is beneficial for any personnel who work in proximity to radioactive sources on a well site, including petrophysicists, wellsite geologists and tool operators.

Yes. On-site delivery is available and can incorporate a practical tour of source storage facilities and transport containers.

NORM awareness is briefly addressed but is covered in more depth in our dedicated NORM Training Course.

The course aligns with Qatar radioactive source regulations and IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-1 (Borehole Logging).

Radiation Protection in Well Logging