Safety
Aspects of Industrial Radiography (H-305)
Course Date: June 23-27, 2008
Course Location:
Source
Production and Equipment Company
New Orleans, LA
Phone: (504) 464-9471
Location
Information:
SPEC
is located in James Business Park, a couple of miles west of the airport, off of
US Highway 61. There is a Ramada at the entrance of the park, at a traffic
light. Go through the light and turn right on the next street (James Drive
West), by Wendy’s. Continue on James Drive West until you come to Teal Street
(3rd street on right side). Turn right onto Teal Street. The second and third
offices on the left are SPEC buildings (113 & 119 Teal). The training
facility is upstairs at 119 Teal Street in St. Rose, LA. You may park in either
parking lot.
Course
Hours & Attire:
Official
work hours for this course are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with an hour for
lunch. The basic course schedule is for lectures in the morning with
laboratory exercises in the afternoon. Student should dress casually and wear
comfortable pants/slacks and shirts that will facilitate laboratory exercises.
It is recommended that you bring a jacket (seasonal) and rainwear in the event
of inclement weather.
Lodging:
The following hotels are only
a couple of miles from the facility. [Note: No endorsement is expressed or
implied. It is the individual’s
responsibility to ensure that rates are within
their employers limits.] Best Western at the Airport (504-464-1644); Hilton New
Orleans Airport (800-HILTONS or 504-469-5000). These are directly across the highway from the
airport. Other hotels further away but in the vicinity, are: Radisson Inn N.O.
Airport (800-333-3333 or 504-467-3111); Travelodge Airport (504-469-7341).
Note:
Students should bring issued dosimetry (issued-dosimetry will be
available for those who don’t have issued dosimeters or an OSL/film badge) and
a scientific calculator.