We have shipping guides, contacts, training opportunities, sample forms and more to help you prepare hazardous materials shipments. Nov 17, 2014 this video was produced by the department of energytransportation emergency preparedness program tepp for their modular emergency response radiological tr. Play it safe when shipping radioactive materials with labelmasters radioactive material excepted package labels. Check packaging and labeling guidelines, get shipping.
Ftcs standard shipping packages are suitable for transportation and storage of special form sources. Transportation of radioactive materials training course nevada. The united states department of transportation dot is a federal cabinet department of the united states government that regulates the transport of hazardous material, which includes radioactive material, through the pipeline and hazardous materials safety administration. Establishing quality assurance programs for packaging used in transport of radioactive material. The iaea strongly promotes the implementation of its transport safety regulations in all member states, which has resulted in an exemplary worldwide transport safety and security record for over 50 years. All shipments of class 7 radioactive material must be done by environmental health and safety. The united states federal government andor international regulations require dangerous goods shippers to have jobspecific dangerous goods training before tendering a dangerous goods. Fissile material means plutonium238, plutonium239, plutonium241, uranium233. Transportation of radioactive materials radiological health. Fort leonard wood is now one of three department of defense installations owning a course certified to teach the packing and shipping of radioactive hazardous materials in all modes of transportation. Wmg radioactive materials management software is the proven solution for the commercial nuclear industry backed by 30 years of use at 95% of us operating stations. Knowledge of dot regulations for packaging, labeling and shipping of radioactive materials. Type b quantities must be transported in type b packages, and type c quantities are transported in wait for it. And if youre shipping some of the more esoteric types of radioactive materials fissile materials, for example then youve got to meet other criteria.
Radioactive materials are prohibited in international mail and domestic mail if required to bear the dot radioactive whitei, radioactive yellowii, radioactive yellowiii label, or the fissile label 49 cfr 172. Learn about shipping hazardous materials via fedex ground. Transport of hazardous materials including radioactive material in the us is regulated by multiple federal, state, and local agencies. This 1day training course meets the dotiata requirements for radioactive material shippers. Transportation of radioactive material nrc course h308 radioactive material overpacks shipping papers and placards radioactive material type a package un2915 to. Our transportation of radioactive materials course is designed for radiation safety officers, safety officers, technicians, managers and others who may be involved in transporting radioactive materials or in preparing radioactive materials for transport. The plastic shell protects you from physically touching lead metal. Dangerous goods fedex express shipping dangerous goods. Ups dangerous goods acceptance tool hazardous materials service definition and ups carrier variations shippers responsibilities regulations and ups requirements ups standard dangerous goods services to canada shipping dangerous goods globally. In order to ship hazardous materialsdangerous goods with ups, you must enter into. Fedex dangerous goods seminars shipping dangerous goodshazardous materials.
Mar 24, 2020 type a quantity means a quantity of radioactive material, the aggregate radioactivity of which does not exceed a 1 for special form radioactive material, or a 2, for normal form radioactive material, where a 1 and a 2 are given in table a1 of this part, or may be determined by procedures described in appendix a of this part. How do i ship dangerous goods with ups ups united states. Transportation of radioactive material radtown us epa. There are companies that can also be contracted to act as emergency response contacts, please contact your physicist for. Radioactive material, excepted package articles manufactured from natural uranium or depleted uranium or natural thorium. Radioactive material excepted package label labelmaster.
Cbrn course sets standards for radiological transport. Radioactive material exempt quantities un2910 radioactive. Apply to handler, material specialist, forklift operator and more. Since 1983, wmg has lead the way in radioactive materials management software for the nuclear industry. Radiological transportation emergencies the purpose of the radioactive material transportation program is to regulate the transportation of radioactive material in and through utah. Radioactive material if it is not in the proper shipping name. Special form materials are radioactive isotopes that must be enclosed in typea radioactive packaging so that they can. Usps packaging instruction 7a radioactive materials. Radioactive material ships guide to package marks and labels. One of the new requirements mandates reporting the maximum activity during the course of shipment on shipping papers and labels. The transfer andor shipment of packages that contain radioactive materials are considered hazardous materials shipments and are governed by the following federal regulations.
Before carrying, shipping, sharing, or otherwise sending any materials outside of the united states, consult the. Proship is the only multicarrier shipping solution that solves your pain points and helps you build strongerthanever. Whether its the nuclear fuel cycle, lowlevel or mixed waste, or radioisotopes for medical and industrial applications, you can trust our proven delivery system and proactive monitoring. Modes of transportation packaging of radioactive materials who regulates radioactive material transportation. Typea radioactive storage containers for hazardous materials. This innovative solution has full functionality to universally track detailed profiles of radioactive material inventory, equipment and radiation emitting devices the proposed solution accommodates multiple user levels, where the highest level is the radiation safety officer. Radioactive labeling used for shipping or transporting must be internationally standardized transport package labels. Container with radioactive material stolen in mexico. Hazardous materials shipping triumvirate environmental. How do you package radioactive materials for shipping.
The alr8 container family consists of standard 20in. Whether youre transporting or shipping you need to make sure that the materials are properly packaged. Sep 22, 2017 about 3 million packages of radioactive materials are shipped each year in the united states, either by highway, rail, air, or water. These courses may be taken as initial or recurrent training. Home nrc library document collections nrc regulations 10 cfr part 71packaging and transportation of radioactive material part 71packaging and transportation of radioactive material. There are three main categories of radioactive materials type a, b, and c. Department of energys environmental management, office of packaging and transportation em63 ensures the safety of packagings for hazardous materials to support vital department of energy missions. The amount and type of radioactivity present in the shipment determines how it can be transported and what kind of controls are required. Air cargo carriers are requiring proof that the shipper has completed iatabased training before they will accept packages for air shipment. Waste if the material is a hazardous waste and the word waste does not appear in the proper shipping name. The future of radcalc the radioactive material and waste. Radioactive materials should only be used by, or under the. Package types used for transporting radioactive materials.
Definition of radioactive material shipments a shipment can consist of a single package, with or without a shipping cask, or hundreds of individual packages up. Interactive software for labelling and documentation world. Consistent with these changes, the radcalc software must be revised to produce correct determinations. Radioactive labels are used to mark containers and equipment used in the manipulation or storage of radioactive materials, contaminated items, or other sources of ionizing radiation. Celotex is an acceptable material for inserts in many radioactive material shipping and storage containers. The radiation protection group also checks on reception all radioactive materials. For assistance in shipping radioactive materials, contact radiation safety, 206.
Energysolutions offers classroom training in many locations including yours. Radship radship is a comprehensive software package that. Oftentimes the facility will reject the shipment and the shipment will be returned the the point of origin. For a good general understanding of the transport of. Hazardous materials fedex ground when your shipment contains hazardous materials, were here to help.
Radioactive items may not be mutilated as a condition of sale. Electron tubes and major items of equipment containing installed license exempt radioactive material will be disposed of according to normal transfer, donation, or sale procedures, in accordance with dod policies, defense agencies, and joint services directives or policies. Any person wishing to ship or import radioactive materials must contact this service beforehand. Regulating the safety of these shipments is the joint responsibility of the nrc and the department of transportation. Storage containers for radioactive material belart sp scienceware leadlined polyethylene storage boxes for storing vials of isotopes, contaminated instruments and tools, radioactive samples, solutions or waste. This is one in a series of vodcasts produced by the iaea that discuss the basics of the safe transport of radioactive material. Accuform mrad503vp plastic safety sign, legendcaution radioactive materials with graphic, 7 length x 10 width x 0. Dotnrc ram packaging requirements currently under redevelopment radiological control technician rct radioactive material transportation. Wmg is proud of the heritage that began with the development of the revolutionary radman software.
The concept is that this type of package must be capable. Plastic shelled lead storage containers for radioactive material, known in the industry as pigs, the internal container is a solid cast lead container fabricated for nuclear material containment. Radcalc an analytical tool for shippers of radioactive material. Understanding shipping labels and placards for radioactive. Each day thousands of shipments of radioactive materials, including waste and spent nuclear fuels, are transported globally. Radcalc is a userfriendly nqa1 validated software program to provide consistency, accuracy.
Packaging required depends on level of radioactivity inside the package. Doe certified radioactive materials transportation packagings. Standard format and content of part 71 applications for approval of packages for radioactive material. Other materials that are highly radioactive and could. Get an overview of hazardous materials shipping information, learn how to ship batteries, see how to qualify to ship hazardous materials, and learn details on services and restrictions. Some are beneficial, while others may cause us harm. Excepted packages, industrial packages, type a packages, type b packages shipping casks.
A class 7 radioactive material with an activity per package which does not exceed the limited quantity package limits specified in table 4 in 173. Wmg radioactive materials management software is the proven solution for the. See back side for un2910 shipping data see back side for u. In this lesson youll learn what radioactive materials are and explore where they come from and how. Fedex provides the reliable delivery and support you need. Transportation of radioactive materials training course. The iaea strongly promotes the implementation of its transport safety regulations in all member states, which has resulted in an exemplary worldwide transport safety and. Practical working knowledge of radioactive materials license. But the people who are shipping things like this are also going to have to go through a lot of training and theyll know the requirements very well. Transportation of radioactive materialwaste program.
Type a quantities of radioactive materials are to be packaged in type a packages. Due to the complex regulations regarding radioactive material shipments, as well as the publics perception of radioactive material, ehs staff handle these type of shipments. Some materials that are very low in radioactivity can be shipped with no, or very limited, controls. An export license permits controlled tangible items or software to be sent outside the u. The most common types are type a and type b these will cover all of your packaging needs unless youre shipping something fairly esoteric fissile materials, for example, or radioactive materials that are pyrophoric. Select a frequently used solution below for hazardous materials information.
These packages must withstand the same normal transport conditions as type a packages, but because their contents exceed the type a limits, it is necessary to specify additional resistance to release of radiation or radioactive material due to accidental damage. Boyle transportation is dedicated to the safe and secure shipping of radioactive hazmat materials. Beginning with its nrc approved radman program, wmg has supplied its utility and commercial clients user friendly applications based on current regulatory requirements. Dotnrc radioactive waste packaging, transportation and disposal. Guide for transporting hazardous materials and goods ups. Transporting radioactive materials, transport safety. If there is remaining ram that will be transferred to radioactive waste or sewer disposed e. Safely store your uranium ore, radioactive isotopes, and other radioactive samples. Lead storage containers for radioactive material, known in the industry as pigs, the container is a solid cast lead fabricated for nuclear material containment. Learn how to ship, download job aids and forms, and get the latest updates. You asked us about transporting radioactive materials.
Below you will find courses specifically for shipping radioactive materials. Radioactive material excepted package labels labelmaster. Mexico city sputnik an alert in seven mexican states was declared friday after a container with radioactive material was stolen from a car, the national civil protection service said. Nrc data february 2016 february 2016 un2910 radioactive material limited quantity per u. This package conforms to the conditions and limitations specified in 49 cfr 173. Load combinations for the structural analysis of shipping casks for radioactive material. Check packaging and labeling guidelines, get shipping guides, learn about training opportunities and more. Part 71packaging and transportation of radioactive material nrc. The radioactive material employed by these users may be contained in medical pharmaceuticals administered to patients or inside an industrial device such as a moisture density gauge or a static eliminator. The program tracks shipments of radioactive material anywhere in the state.
Some radioactive materials in exclusive use with low specific activity radioactive materials will not bear the label, however, the radioactive placard is required. However, the shipment is now considered a hazardous materials radioactive shipment and carrier is supposed to have shipping papers describing the hazardous contents and the the vehicle have appropriate placards. Emergency response hazards and guidance may be entered on the shipping paper or may be carried with papers. The safety commissions radiation protection group is in charge of organising the shipping of all radioactive material sent out from cern to other institutes. Introduced in 1983 and approved by the usnrc in 1984, wmgs radman application forever changed how the nuclear industry would manage its radioactive waste material. About 3 million packages of radioactive materials are shipped each year in the united states, either by highway, rail, air, or water. Doe certified radioactive materials transportation packagings the packaging certification program, or pcp, of the u. Radiologistix designed to comprehensively track and manage radioactive material purchase, possession, use and disposal. Rri summarize the description of the overpack, including new overpack label required placard based on the label.
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