Event Details

Full 2-Day MERRTT Class

The Full 2-Day MERRTT program is delivered in approximately 16 classroom hours and includes all of the following modules:

  1. Radiological Basics
  2. Biological Effects
  3. Radioactive Material Shipping Packages
  4. Hazard Recognition
  5. Initial Response Actions
  6. Patient Handling
  7. Radiological Survey Instruments & Dosimetry Devices
  8. Decontamination, Disposal and Documentation
  9. DOE Shipments and Resources
  10. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
  11. Pre-Hospital Practices
  12. Transportation of Safeguards Material
  13. Transportation by Rail
  14. Case Histories
  15. Public Information Officer

In addition to the modules listed above, up to 6 hands-on exercise activities will also be covered:

  1. Instrument Use
  2. Assessing Package Integrity
  3. Bunker Gear Decontamination
  4. Patient Handling
  5. Personnel Survey
  6. Picture Card

Event

10/12/2021 - 10/14/2021
Thomson Fire Department
1061 Salem Road
Thomson, GA 30824
Sammy Purvis
706-699-0247
Day 1 October 12-14 MERRTT for the ABC shifts. Day 2 will be conducted on October 19-21.

State Contact

Mark Wyland
404/772-5870
Mark.Wyland@gema.ga.gov

Contract Coordinator

Ken Keaton
803-474-8000
Keaton@teppinfo.com

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