A key objective of MARSSIM training workshops conducted by Argonne is to tailor courses to the needs of different audiences and give the participants practical knowledge that can be immediately applied for planning and implementation at specific sites. Argonne offers three MARSSIM courses to address the needs of management and operations representatives, program or project managers, and the public.
Follow the links below for individual course descriptions for Argonne’s MARSSIM training courses.
A three-day MARSSIM workshop intended for management and operations representatives from the site’s responsible agency, regulators, and private contractors involved in cleanup and decommissioning activities.
A one-day MARSSIM overview workshop for project and program managers responsible for remediation of radiologically contaminated sites.
Public outreach and education related to the cleanup of radiologically contaminated sites are the focus of a two- to three-hour MARSSIM workshop.
Individuals who are responsible for day-to-day implementation of MARSSIM-based site investigation, remedial action, and closure activities should attend our three-day workshop.
Supervisors responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing MARSSIM-based activities should attend the one-day MARSSIM for Managers workshop.
The MARSSIM for the Public workshop is designed for members of the general public or restoration advisory board members.
MARSSIM training workshops can be scheduled to match the location, time availability, content, and level of detail needed by the participants.
Workshops for individuals who will be closely involved with MARSSIM implementation typically cover three days. The MARSSIM for Managers workshop generally lasts one day, while MARSSIM workshops for public stakeholders are usually two to three hours long.
Individuals interested in MARSSIM training should contact Argonne for information on upcoming classes that may have open participation.
The cost of each MARSSIM training workshop is determined by a variety of factors including duration, location, and number of participants. Workshops can be conducted for any number of federal or state agency employees plus a cleanup project’s public stakeholders, contractors, and regulators. A cost estimate for training can be determined by contacting Bob Johnson at (630) 252-7004 or rljohnson@anl.gov.
American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Continuing Education Credits for Argonne National Laboratory’s MARSSIM Workshops
The American Board of Industrial Hygiene has awarded 3.0 certification maintenance points for Argonne's three-day MARSSIM workshop. Certified Industrial Hygienists who have participated in a workshop may record the CM points under the Meetings and Education Programs category of their certification maintenance record sheet. ABIH approval number 14195 should be noted on the record sheet, and a copy of the workshop certificate of completion should be kept as proof of participation.
American Academy of Health Physics (AAHP) Continuing Education Credits for Argonne National Laboratory’s MARSSIM Workshops
The American Academy of Health Physics has awarded 32 continuing education credits for participation in Argonne's three-day MARSSIM workshops. Certified Health Physicists should record course designator number 2000-00-026, and a copy of the workshop certificate of completion should be kept as proof of participation.