SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
3c If the source is not Special Form, you must make a contamination wipe test of the exterior surface of the package. Wipe a representative surface of the package, covering an area of approximately 300cm2, using a cloth patch and moderate pressure. Measure the activity on the patch using the contamination monitor and assure that the activity does not exceed 0.001microcurie (37Bq)/100cm2. If this limit is exceeded, notify the Radiation Safety Officer immediately. Record the results of this contamination wipe test on the Receiving Report. [10CFR20.1906(d)]
NOTE: If any of these limits are exceeded, the Radiation Safety Officer must immediately notify the USNRC (or applicable agreement state agency) and the final delivering carrier.
4Inspect the package for any evidence of physical damage. Record the results of this inspection on the Receiving Report. Also record on the Receiving Report the date, source model number, source serial number, radionuclide, activity, the individuals name making the record, transport package model number, mass or activity of the depleted uranium and the package serial number. [10CFR34.63]
5Assure that the package is locked or place the package into an outer locked container. Secure the package in accordance with your license requirements. [10CFR34.35, 10CFR34.23]
6Keep a copy of the Operating Manual for the package on file to assure you have the proper opening and handling instructions. Assure that the instructions are followed and any noted special precautions are performed. [10CFR20.1906(e)]
Note: For licensees transporting special form sources in licensee owned or operated vehicles to and from a work site are exempt from the contamination monitoring requirements.
The radiation survey required upon receipt must still be performed. [10CFR20.1906(f)]
Part C - Shipment of radioactive material
1Prior to shipment of a Type B package within the USA, assure that you are a registered user of the radioactive material package you wish to ship. Also, assure that you have appropriate quality assurance procedures for Type B packages. [10CFR71.12, 10CFR34.31(b)]
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Prior to shipping hazardous materials, personnel must be trained in accordance with 49CFR172, Subpart H and be retrained every three years.
Training shall include:
●General awareness/familiarization training.
●Function specific training.
●Safety training, providing:
-Emergency response information.
-Measures to protect employees from potential hazards associated with hazardous material to which employees may be exposed in the workplace, both radioactive and chemical hazards.
-Employer safety measures implemented to protect employees.
-Methods and procedures for accident avoidance, i.e. proper procedures for handling hazardous material packages.
-OSHA or EPA training, MSDS information.
●An appropriate test must be administered and the following documentation must be kept:
-Employee name.
-Date of most recent training.
-Description, copy or location of the training methods.
-Name of person performing training.
-Certification that person has been trained and tested.
Documentation should be kept in one file, i.e. all radiation safety related training used as | 5.3 |
part of the Hazmat training should be included. |