Transport Regulations

Question 1

What are the transport regulations?

Answer 1

Carriage of Dangerous Good and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (“CDG”)

European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (“ADR”)

Question 2

What does CDG provide?

Answer 2

The legal framework within the UK for compliance with ADR

Question 3

Can radioactive materials be transported using public service vehicles?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

When is a package containing radioactive not allowed to be transported?

Answer 4

If the package is damaged, incorrectly labelled or if the person transporting the package is not the consignor and a transport document has not been issued

Question 5

What should those involved in the carriage of dangerous goods be trained in?

Answer 5

General awareness of the regulations, radiation safety, security

Question 6

What are the three steps for transporting radioactive material?

Answer 6

1. Determine the type of package
2. Marking and labelling
3. Documentationw

Question 7

What are the types of radioactive packages?

Answer 7

1. Excepted package
2. Type A
3. Type B
4. Type C
   (and industrial - IP-1 to 3)

Question 8

What is an excepted package?

Answer 8

Small quantities of radioactive material which are exempt from certain requirements of the transport regulations, there must be no other dangerous properties.

Question 9

What do the activity limits for an excepted package depend on?

Answer 9

The isotope, physical state, whether the material is special form (A1) or not (A2)

Question 10

What is a special form material?

Answer 10

Generally those that are encapsulated and are unlikely to disperse (special conditions)

Question 11

What are the minimum dimensions of an excepted package?

Answer 11

> = 10 cm

Question 12

What is the maximum surface contamination of an excepted package?

Answer 12

< 4 Bq/cm2 for gamma and beta

Question 13

What is the maximum surface dose rate for an excepted package?

Answer 13

<= 5 microSv/h

Question 14

What is the maximum external dose rate at 10 cm of an unpacked article for it to be an excepted package?

Answer 14

<= 100 microSv/h

Question 15

What is a Type A package?

Answer 15

Radioactive material which exceed the limits for an excepted package, but don’t exceed A1 or A2 values

Question 16

Which A value is special form?

Answer 16

A1

Question 17

What determines a Type A category?

Answer 17

Maximum dose rate at the surface of the package and the Transport Index

Question 18

What is the transport index?

Answer 18

The dose rate at 1 m from the package in mSv/h multiplied by 100.

This value should be rounded UP to the first decimal place (e.g. 1.13 -> 1.2, unless <0.05 which can be rounded to 0)

Question 19

What is the golden rule for the TI value for drivers?

Answer 19

TI must not exceed 50

Question 20

What is the minimum external dimension of a Type A package?

Answer 20

> = 10 cm

Question 21

What conditions must a Type A package withstand?

Answer 21

Normal transport conditions without an increase in the maximum dose rate at the surface of the package or any loss/dispersal of material

• Rainfall for 1 hour
• Dropped from 1 m
• Stacking
• Piercing
• Temperature and pressure test

Question 22

Why must type A packages have a seal?

Answer 22

To evidence it hasn’t been opened

Question 23

What is the anatomy of a Type A package?

Answer 23

Cardboard
Polystyrene
Metal can
Polystyrene
Lead pot + sample
Absorbent material
Lids

Question 24

What is an industrial package?

Answer 24

Typically a sealed metal drum with radioactive waste or ores, or large waste containers

Question 25

What is a Type B package?

Answer 25

Activity levels exceed A1 or A2 values and must meet additional accident requirements to Type A

Question 26

What is a Type C package?

Answer 26

Used for air transport and is able to withstand enhanced thermal, impact, puncture etc. tests to ensure integrity after an air disaster

Question 27

What do you need to consider when transporting a large amount of NORM?

Answer 27

May be in scope of regulations

Question 28

How are excepted packages labelled?

Answer 28

UN number on the exterior Radioactive marking visible upon opening and on instruments/articles Consignor and consignee name and address

Question 29

How are Type A packages labelled?

Answer 29

"Type A" clearly marked on the exterior Consignor and consignee name and address Two labels with: - Radioactive trefoil - Contents - Activity - Transport index (YELLOW only)

Question 30

What should Type A internal containers be labelled with?

Answer 30

Radiation trefoil The isotope Activity Surface dose rate Source serial number

Question 31

What are the two main documents required for transport?

Answer 31

1. Transport document 2. Instructions for the driver

Question 32

What should the transport document contain?

Answer 32

1. Header with reference to the regulations 2. Consignor and consignee name and address 3. UN number, class and proper shipping title 4. Isotope, form and activity 5. Package category and TI 6. Tunnel restriction code 7. Consignor signed statement

Question 33

What are some rules for the driver?

Answer 33

Must not carry anyone without carriers permission (or at all if it is Type A YELLOW) Must be in the personal compartment at all times Must not leave vehicle unattended in public places if Type A YELLOW Must have a 2 m clear space around the vehicle if parked for more than 1 hour Drivers must be certified Driver must keep package in a safe place if deliverable and inform secretary of state Driver must immediately inform police if a package is lost, stolen or damaged

Question 34

What is a UN number?

Answer 34

Classification based on the type of package, e.g. radioactive material, excepted, Type A, non-special 4 digit numbers

Question 35

What is the dose rate limit at 2 m from the vehicle?

Answer 35

0.1 mSv/h

Question 36

What is the maximum dose rate from any point around the vehicle?

Answer 36

2 mSv/h

Question 37

What is the dose rate limit in the drivers cab?

Answer 37

0.02 mSv/h

Question 38

What must be on the outside of the vehicle when transporting radioactive material?

Answer 38

Appropriate placards - YELLOW label on both sides and the rear

Question 39

What is a DGSA?

Answer 39

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor - Required by ADR to appoint someone with appropriate training certificate - Required if delivering more than excepted packages - Advises and trains staff involved in transport

Question 40

Whose duty is it to appoint a DGSA?

Answer 40

Carriers duty, but consignors duty to check the carrier has a DGSA