NORM Worker Safety Training

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) refers to radioactive elements that naturally exist in soil, rock, water, and certain minerals. Industrial activities can concentrate these materials, increasing the potential for worker exposure. Without proper safety measures, exposure may pose health risks over time. Understanding NORM helps workers recognize hazards and follow safe work practices.

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) refers to radioactive elements that naturally exist in soil, rock, water, and certain minerals. Industrial activities can concentrate these materials, increasing the potential for worker exposure. Without proper safety measures, exposure may pose health risks over time. Understanding NORM helps workers recognize hazards and follow safe work practices.

This course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1096, IAEA GSR Part 3, IAEA Safety Guide GSG-7, and applicable U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

This NORM Worker Safety Training is important as it:

• Identifies where Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) may be present during routine job tasks.
• Understand how radiation exposure can occur and the steps that help reduce unnecessary exposure.
• Follow safe work practices when handling equipment, materials, or waste that may contain NORM.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and contamination control measures correctly.
• Promote a safer workplace by improving hazard awareness and supporting regulatory compliance.

• Learn how to recognize NORM hazards, reduce exposure risks, and apply safe work practices on the job.
• Built for professionals working in mining, oil and gas, mineral processing, water treatment, and other industries where NORM may be encountered.
• Focuses on the safety procedures workers use every day, including proper PPE, contamination control, and exposure prevention.
• Self-paced online training allows you to complete the course anytime and from any location.
• Receive a certificate of completion immediately after successfully finishing the course that can help document workplace safety training requirements.

This training is intended for professionals who may encounter Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) during their work. It is suitable for employees who handle, inspect, maintain, transport, or work near NORM-contaminated equipment, materials, or waste.

• Oil and Gas: Production operators, well service technicians, pipeline technicians, field service technicians, maintenance technicians, and refinery workers.
• Mining and Mineral Processing: Underground miners, surface miners, mine maintenance technicians, mill operators, process plant operators, and mineral processing operators.
• Water and Waste Management: Water treatment operators, wastewater treatment operators, environmental technicians, waste management specialists, and remediation workers.
• Industrial Operations: Equipment operators, industrial maintenance technicians, mechanical technicians, plant operators, and field operations personnel.
• Health and Safety: Safety coordinators, environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals, radiation safety technicians, supervisors, and site managers responsible for worker safety.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1096 do not specify a fixed refresher training interval for NORM awareness training, unlike some other OSHA regulations. However, industry best practices suggest providing NORM Worker Safety Training at least once every years

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for 01 year.

Renewal: Simply take this course in 12 months to maintain compliance and stay current on safety practices at a NORM work site.