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Radioactive Material Production, Radioactive Material Production, Transportation, and UseTransportation, and Use
The creation, shipping, and use of The creation, shipping, and use of radioactive material is radioactive material is highly highly regulated regulated (IAEA, NRC, DOT, etc.).(IAEA, NRC, DOT, etc.).
High activity sources can High activity sources can onlyonly be be produced by sophisticated produced by sophisticated methods (e.g. reactors & methods (e.g. reactors & accelerators).accelerators).
High activity sources can only be High activity sources can only be obtained after special licensing to obtained after special licensing to ensure their ensure their safe usesafe use and their and their securitysecurity..
Similar regulations exist in other Similar regulations exist in other countries were radioactive materialcountries were radioactive materialis produced or used.is produced or used.
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Shielding Requirements Limit Shielding Requirements Limit PortabilityPortability
For sources: the higher the activity, the more For sources: the higher the activity, the more shielding you require to transport the source.shielding you require to transport the source.
Density sources:• typically 1.5 Ci to 2 Ci.• 120 Lbs
Neutron sources:•4 to 19 Ci• 130 to 200 Lbs
Large Densometer:• 55 mCi• 68 to 275 Lbs
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Portable Radiography SourcesPortable Radiography Sources ““Top strength” industrial radiography sources can burn fingers Top strength” industrial radiography sources can burn fingers
and cause radiation sickness within a few minutes.and cause radiation sickness within a few minutes. Effects drop off dramatically with distance. Outside of 3 meters, Effects drop off dramatically with distance. Outside of 3 meters,
acute effects rare even after hours of exposure. acute effects rare even after hours of exposure. Sources are constructed to meet rigorous testing standards. A Sources are constructed to meet rigorous testing standards. A
typical source is encapsulated in two (2) TIG welded Stainless typical source is encapsulated in two (2) TIG welded Stainless Steel Capsules.Steel Capsules.
Source material itself is often metal (Cobalt or Iridium) or Source material itself is often metal (Cobalt or Iridium) or embedded on non-soluble ceramics or “microspheres” to embedded on non-soluble ceramics or “microspheres” to prevent inhalation of radioactive material if the source prevent inhalation of radioactive material if the source encapsulation is breached.encapsulation is breached.
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High Activity Source High Activity Source TransportationTransportationContainers that ship high activity sources are meant Containers that ship high activity sources are meant
to withstand very punishing accident conditions. to withstand very punishing accident conditions.
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Conclusion:Conclusion: Radioactive Material Production, Transportation, and Radioactive Material Production, Transportation, and
UseUse High activity radioactive material is highly High activity radioactive material is highly
regulated.regulated. Industrial sources are very robust and made Industrial sources are very robust and made
not to leak.not to leak. When dangerous quantities are shipped, the When dangerous quantities are shipped, the
material is put in a container capable of material is put in a container capable of withstanding harsh accident conditions.withstanding harsh accident conditions.
Very high activity industrial/medical sources Very high activity industrial/medical sources are facility based and difficult to remove.are facility based and difficult to remove.
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How Might High Activity How Might High Activity Radioactive Material beRadioactive Material be
MisusedMisused?? Expose people to an external source Expose people to an external source
of radiation. of radiation. Disperse radioactive material using Disperse radioactive material using
conventional means. conventional means. Explosively Disperse radioactive Explosively Disperse radioactive
material [a “Dirty Bomb”].material [a “Dirty Bomb”]. Create a Nuclear Weapon (this requires Create a Nuclear Weapon (this requires
special nuclear material)special nuclear material)
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Potential consequences of Potential consequences of dispersal of radioactive material dispersal of radioactive material
into...into...Facility ventilationFacility ventilation systems systems
Inhalation (internal) dose hazard Inhalation (internal) dose hazard Interruption of ‘normal life’Interruption of ‘normal life’ Expensive cleanup costsExpensive cleanup costs
Water suppliesWater supplies High dilutionHigh dilution Individually significant doses would Individually significant doses would notnot likely result. likely result.
The general environment (“dirty bombs”, crop dusters, fire, sprayer, etc..)
• Low likelihood of acute radiological effects• May require population shelter or evacuation• May be difficult to clean outdoor areas
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WHAT IS A ‘DIRTY BOMB’?WHAT IS A ‘DIRTY BOMB’? A “Dirty Bomb” is conventional explosives A “Dirty Bomb” is conventional explosives
combined with radioactive material with the combined with radioactive material with the intention of spreading the radioactive material intention of spreading the radioactive material over a relatively large area. over a relatively large area.
This is NOT a nuclear explosion, the radioactive This is NOT a nuclear explosion, the radioactive material does not enhance the explosion.material does not enhance the explosion.
Very few deaths would be expected from acute Very few deaths would be expected from acute radiological exposure (the greatest hazard would radiological exposure (the greatest hazard would likely be from the effects of the conventional likely be from the effects of the conventional explosives).explosives).
The contamination will hamper emergency The contamination will hamper emergency response efforts and can delay hospital response efforts and can delay hospital treatment. treatment.
Widespread contamination can deny the use of Widespread contamination can deny the use of facilities and areas and have a significant facilities and areas and have a significant psychological impact on the exposed population.psychological impact on the exposed population.
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External ExposuresExternal Exposures Focused radiation or localized Focused radiation or localized
contamination can result in radiation contamination can result in radiation effect to specific areas on the bodyeffect to specific areas on the body
Whole body exposure can result from:Whole body exposure can result from: A passing radioactive cloud or A passing radioactive cloud or
smokesmoke A large, distant point sourceA large, distant point source Exposure from contamination Exposure from contamination
deposited on the grounddeposited on the ground
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Internal ExposuresInternal Exposures
Once radioactive material is deposited in the Once radioactive material is deposited in the body, it can expose the person from within.body, it can expose the person from within.
The magnitude of the dose will depend on The magnitude of the dose will depend on many factors:many factors: How much material was deposited,How much material was deposited, how it got into the body (ingestion, how it got into the body (ingestion,
inhalation, absorption, or injection),inhalation, absorption, or injection), chemical form of the radioactive material,chemical form of the radioactive material, the radiation it produces, the radiation it produces, how quickly it decays, andhow quickly it decays, and how quickly the body eliminates the how quickly the body eliminates the
material.material.
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The Human FactorThe Human Factor Concerns about radiation and contamination Concerns about radiation and contamination
often produce an exaggerated emotional often produce an exaggerated emotional response.response. Can’t detect it with our 5 sensesCan’t detect it with our 5 senses Associated with cancerAssociated with cancer Reminiscent of “cold war” fearsReminiscent of “cold war” fears Science difficult to understandScience difficult to understand Out of our controlOut of our control
Possible results may be…Possible results may be… Unexposed people saturating the medical Unexposed people saturating the medical
communitycommunity Health and economic effects from long term Health and economic effects from long term
anxiety or depression in the communityanxiety or depression in the community
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Conclusion:Conclusion: Misuse of Radioactive MaterialMisuse of Radioactive Material
High activity sources can cause health effects, High activity sources can cause health effects, but only to those in close proximity.but only to those in close proximity.
Acute health effects from distributed radioactive Acute health effects from distributed radioactive material unlikely without prolonged, high-material unlikely without prolonged, high-concentration exposure.concentration exposure.
Radiation or contamination will hinder response Radiation or contamination will hinder response efforts.efforts.
Denial of facilities and areas will have a major Denial of facilities and areas will have a major cost effectcost effect
Public anxiety and its effects may be the primary Public anxiety and its effects may be the primary lasting health effect.lasting health effect.
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Radioactive Material Radioactive Material Dangerous Goods Dangerous Goods
Transportation TrainingTransportation Traininghttp://halworld.halnet.com/hse/hse_hes/hse_hes_resafety/hse_hes_resafety_radtransport.http://halworld.halnet.com/hse/hse_hes/hse_hes_resafety/hse_hes_resafety_radtransport.aspasp
Objectives:Objectives: Properly classify a package containing Properly classify a package containing
radioactive materialradioactive material Properly label and mark a radioactive Properly label and mark a radioactive
materials package for shipmentmaterials package for shipment Properly prepare shipping documentation Properly prepare shipping documentation Demonstrate your ability to complete a Demonstrate your ability to complete a
radioactive materials shipmentradioactive materials shipment
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DefinitionsDefinitions AA1 1 and Aand A2 2 valuesvalues Cargo Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Competent AuthorityCompetent Authority ConsigneeConsignee Excepted PackageExcepted Package Radioactive MaterialRadioactive Material Special FormSpecial Form
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RadionuclideRadionuclide Activity Concentration for Exempt Activity Concentration for Exempt Material Bq/gmMaterial Bq/gm
Activity Limit for an Exempt Activity Limit for an Exempt Consignment Bq/gmConsignment Bq/gm
Am-241Am-241 1 X 101 X 1000 1 X 101 X 1044
Co-57Co-57 1 X 101 X 1022 1 X 101 X 1066
Co-60Co-60 1 X 101 X 1011 1 X 101 X 1055
Cs-137Cs-137 1 X 101 X 1011 1 X 101 X 1044
Gd-153Gd-153 1 X 101 X 1022 1 X 101 X 1077
I-131I-131 1 X 101 X 1022 1 X 101 X 1066
Ir-192Ir-192 1 X 101 X 1011 1 X 101 X 1044
K-40K-40 1 X 101 X 1022 1 X 101 X 1066
Ra-226Ra-226 1 X 101 X 1011 1 X 101 X 1044
T(Tritium) H-3 T(Tritium) H-3 1 X 101 X 1066 1 X 101 X 1099
Th-naturalTh-natural 1 X 101 X 1000 1 X 101 X 1033
U-NaturalU-Natural 1 X 101 X 1000 1 X 101 X 1033
Radioactive Material
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Package Activity LimitsPackage Activity Limits Excepted PackagesExcepted Packages
1.1. Materials (Limited Quantity)Materials (Limited Quantity)2.2. Instruments and Articles - Item LimitsInstruments and Articles - Item Limits3.3. Instruments and Articles - Package Instruments and Articles - Package
LimitsLimits Instrument and manufactured Instrument and manufactured
articles – clock, electronic tube, or articles – clock, electronic tube, or apparatus having radioactive apparatus having radioactive material as a component partmaterial as a component part
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Activity Limits for Excepted Packages
Nature of contents Nature of contents Instruments and ArticlesInstruments and Articles MaterialsMaterials
Item LimitsItem Limits Package LimitsPackage Limits Package LimitsPackage Limits(RAM-Limited Quantity)(RAM-Limited Quantity)
SolidsSolids
Special FormSpecial Form 1010-2-2AA11 AA11 1010-3-3AA11
Other FormsOther Forms 1010-2-2AA22 AA22 1010-3-3AA22
LiquidsLiquids 1010-3-3AA22 1010-1-1 A A22 1010-4-4AA22
GasesGases
Tritium H-3Tritium H-3 2 X 102 X 10-2-2AA22 2 X102 X10-1-1 A A22 2 X 102 X 10-2-2AA22
Special FormSpecial Form 1010-3-3AA11 1010-2-2 A A11 1010-3-3AA11
Other FormsOther Forms 1010-3-3AA22 1010-2-2 A A22 1010-3-3AA22
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RadionuclideRadionuclide AA11 Values Values AA22 Values Values RQ ValuesRQ Values
Am-241 Am-241 2 TBq (50 Ci)2 TBq (50 Ci) 0.0002 TBq (0.005 Ci)0.0002 TBq (0.005 Ci) 0.00037 TBq (0.01Ci)0.00037 TBq (0.01Ci)
Co-57 Co-57 8 TBq (200 Ci)8 TBq (200 Ci) 8 TBq (200 Ci)8 TBq (200 Ci) 3.7 TBq (100 Ci)3.7 TBq (100 Ci)
Co-60 Co-60 0.4 TBq (10 Ci)0.4 TBq (10 Ci) 0.4 TBq (10 Ci)0.4 TBq (10 Ci) 0.37 TBq (10 Ci)0.37 TBq (10 Ci)
Cs-137 Cs-137 2 TBq (50 Ci)2 TBq (50 Ci) 0.5 TBq (10 Ci)0.5 TBq (10 Ci) 0.037 TBq (1 Ci)0.037 TBq (1 Ci)
Gd-153Gd-153 10 TBq (200 Ci)10 TBq (200 Ci) 5 TBq (100 Ci)5 TBq (100 Ci) 0.37 TBq (10 Ci)0.37 TBq (10 Ci)
I-131 I-131 3 TBq (80 Ci)3 TBq (80 Ci) 0.5 TBq (10 Ci)0.5 TBq (10 Ci) 0.00037 TBq (0.01 Ci)0.00037 TBq (0.01 Ci)
Ir-192 Ir-192 1 TBq (20 Ci)1 TBq (20 Ci) 0.5 TBq (10 Ci)0.5 TBq (10 Ci) 0.37 TBq (10 Ci)0.37 TBq (10 Ci)
K-40 K-40 0.6 TBq (10 Ci)0.6 TBq (10 Ci) 0.6 TBq (10 Ci)0.6 TBq (10 Ci) 0.037 TBq (1 Ci)0.037 TBq (1 Ci)
Ra-226 Ra-226 0.3 TBq (8 Ci)0.3 TBq (8 Ci) 0.02 TBq (0.5 Ci)0.02 TBq (0.5 Ci) 0.0037 TBq (0.1 Ci)0.0037 TBq (0.1 Ci)
T(Tritium) H-3T(Tritium) H-3 40 TBq (1000 Ci)40 TBq (1000 Ci) 40 TBq (1000 Ci)40 TBq (1000 Ci) 3.7 TBq (100 Ci)3.7 TBq (100 Ci)
Th-natural Th-natural unlimitedunlimited unlimitedunlimited 0.0004 TBq (0.011 Ci)0.0004 TBq (0.011 Ci)
U – Natural U – Natural unlimitedunlimited unlimitedunlimited 0.0019 TBq (0.052 Ci)0.0019 TBq (0.052 Ci)
RQ is the reportable quantity. US requirement.RQ is the reportable quantity. US requirement.
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Requirements for PackagesRequirements for Packages General RequirementsGeneral Requirements
Easily and safely handled and transportedEasily and safely handled and transported Strong lifting attachmentsStrong lifting attachments Free from protruding featuresFree from protruding features Surface will not retain waterSurface will not retain water Withstand effects of acceleration and Withstand effects of acceleration and
vibrationvibration Physically and chemically compatible Physically and chemically compatible
componentscomponents Temperature range from -40Temperature range from -40oo C to + 55 C to + 55ooCC
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Type A PackageType A Package Meet General Package requirementsMeet General Package requirements Smallest outside dimension Smallest outside dimension >>100 mm100 mm Capability of installing a tamper proof sealCapability of installing a tamper proof seal Forces on tie-down attachment must not Forces on tie-down attachment must not
damage package during transportdamage package during transport Temperature range -40Temperature range -40ooC to + 70C to + 70ooCC No loss or dispersal of material or a 20% No loss or dispersal of material or a 20%
increase in radiation level after water spray, increase in radiation level after water spray, free drop, stacking, and penetration tests.free drop, stacking, and penetration tests.
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Empty PackagesEmpty Packages Previously contained radioactive Previously contained radioactive
materialmaterial Well maintained and securely closedWell maintained and securely closed No loose contamination No loose contamination Any labels which may have been Any labels which may have been
displayed are no longer visibledisplayed are no longer visible
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CategoryCategory Maximum radiation level at any Maximum radiation level at any point on External surfacepoint on External surface
Transport IndexTransport Index
I-WHITEI-WHITE Not more than 0.005mSv/hr Not more than 0.005mSv/hr (0.5 mrem/hr)(0.5 mrem/hr)
0 (0 (<< 0.05) 0.05)
II-YELLOWII-YELLOW More than 0.005 mSv/hr More than 0.005 mSv/hr (0.5mrem/hr) but Not more than (0.5mrem/hr) but Not more than 0.5 mSv/hr(50 mrem/hr)0.5 mSv/hr(50 mrem/hr)
0 to 0 to << 1 1
III-YELLOWIII-YELLOW More than 0.5 mSv/hr(50 More than 0.5 mSv/hr(50 mrem/hr) but Not more than 2 mrem/hr) but Not more than 2 mSv/hr(200 mrem/hr)mSv/hr(200 mrem/hr)
1 to 1 to << 10 10
III-YELLOW and also III-YELLOW and also Under exclusive useUnder exclusive use
More than 2 mSv/hr(200 More than 2 mSv/hr(200 mrem/hr) but not more than 10 mrem/hr) but not more than 10 mSv/hr(1,000 mrem/hr)mSv/hr(1,000 mrem/hr)
More than 10More than 10
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Shipping LabelsShipping Labels Transport Index Transport Index
< < 0.050.05 Surface < 0.5 Surface < 0.5
mr/hrmr/hr
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Shipping LabelsShipping Labels Transport Index Transport Index
<1.0<1.0 Surface <50 mr/hrSurface <50 mr/hr
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Shipping LabelsShipping Labels Transport Index Transport Index
<10<10 Surface <200 mr/hrSurface <200 mr/hr
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TRANSPORT INDEXTRANSPORT INDEX
TRANSPORT INDEX:TRANSPORT INDEX: The radiation level in mr/hr at one The radiation level in mr/hr at one
meter from the package surface meter from the package surface (gamma and neutron).(gamma and neutron).
01
2 3 45
mR/h
ON F
OFF S
HV
OFF
LUDLUMMEASUREMENTS, INC.
SWEETWATER,TEXASMODEL 2
SURVEY METER
BATX 10
X 1
X 0.1
Scale Reads from:0 to 5
LUDLUM MODEL 2SURVEY METER
Switch Position Are:• OFF• BAT• X 10• X 1• X 0.1
AUD
TRANSPORT INDEX
ONE METER
3.3 FEET
39 INCHES
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Maximum Transport Index For Total Maximum Transport Index For Total Number of Packages On One VehicleNumber of Packages On One Vehicle
Am241Be18.5 Ci and.5 Ci.
Cs1371.5 Ci.
THE SUM OF THE TRANSPORTATIONINDEXES CANNOT EXCEED 50 FORA SINGLE SHIPMENT
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OverpackOverpack An enclosure that is used by a single An enclosure that is used by a single
consignor to provide protection or consignor to provide protection or convenience in handling of a package or convenience in handling of a package or to consolidate two or more packages.to consolidate two or more packages.
Packages of radioactive material may be Packages of radioactive material may be combined in an overpack for transport.combined in an overpack for transport.
Only the shipper is permitted to take a Only the shipper is permitted to take a direct measurement of the radiation direct measurement of the radiation level to determine the TI.level to determine the TI.
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Special FormSpecial Form Indispersible solid or sealed capsule which Indispersible solid or sealed capsule which
meets the following:meets the following: Capsule can only be opened by destroying itCapsule can only be opened by destroying it Have one dimension not less than 5 mmHave one dimension not less than 5 mm Design received unilateral approvalDesign received unilateral approval
Demonstration of compliance with the Demonstration of compliance with the standards can be done by performance, standards can be done by performance, reference to previous tests, or calculationsreference to previous tests, or calculations
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Special FormSpecial Form Subjected to impact test, percussion Subjected to impact test, percussion
test, leaching test, volumetric leakage test, leaching test, volumetric leakage test, bending test, and heat testtest, bending test, and heat test
Would not break or shatter under the Would not break or shatter under the impact, percussion or bending testsimpact, percussion or bending tests
Would not melt or disperse in the heat Would not melt or disperse in the heat testtest
Would not leakWould not leak
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Package MarkingsPackage Markings Readily visible and legibleReadily visible and legible ““Type A” must be stamped or printed as Type A” must be stamped or printed as
requiredrequired Proper shipping nameProper shipping name UN NumberUN Number
Excepted packages only require UN NumberExcepted packages only require UN Number Shipper and Consignee with addressesShipper and Consignee with addresses Gross mass if exceeding 50 kgGross mass if exceeding 50 kg
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Marking of OverpacksMarking of Overpacks Proper shipping nameProper shipping name UN numberUN number All labels except for the “Type A” All labels except for the “Type A”
package label that are required on the package label that are required on the inner package must be reproduced on inner package must be reproduced on the outside of the overpackthe outside of the overpack
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Package MarkingsPackage Markings Markings required by other Markings required by other
international regulations are permittedinternational regulations are permitted In addition to the languages of the In addition to the languages of the
State of Origin, English should be used.State of Origin, English should be used. Reportable Quantity (RQ) marked on Reportable Quantity (RQ) marked on
package for shipments entering or package for shipments entering or leaving the USleaving the US
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Additional Package Markings Additional Package Markings IMDGIMDG
Requires a shippers mark be placed on Requires a shippers mark be placed on the package or overpack – initials of the the package or overpack – initials of the company (ex: HES) at least 2 inches in company (ex: HES) at least 2 inches in heightheight
Tracking number (ex: the RMA number) Tracking number (ex: the RMA number) or other locally generated serial numberor other locally generated serial number
City of destination City of destination Number of packages (ex: 1 of 1, 1 of 2)Number of packages (ex: 1 of 1, 1 of 2)
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Package LabelingPackage Labeling Identification of primary hazardIdentification of primary hazard Able to withstand open weather Able to withstand open weather
exposureexposure Two labels which conform to the Two labels which conform to the
appropriate category on two opposite appropriate category on two opposite sides of the package or on the outside of sides of the package or on the outside of all four sides of the freight containerall four sides of the freight container
Labels must not be foldedLabels must not be folded Labels must not overlapLabels must not overlap
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Package LabelingPackage Labeling Cargo Aircraft Only label for goods Cargo Aircraft Only label for goods
transported into or out of UStransported into or out of US Category Labels must haveCategory Labels must have
Contents – symbol of radionuclide – Contents – symbol of radionuclide – mixtures as space permitsmixtures as space permits
Activity in Bq can have Ci in parenthesesActivity in Bq can have Ci in parentheses Transport Index for category II and IIITransport Index for category II and III
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PlacardingPlacarding Four placards front, back and both Four placards front, back and both
sidessides Required for Category III in USRequired for Category III in US May be required for all Category labels May be required for all Category labels
outside US – check local rulesoutside US – check local rules Enlarged category labels may be used Enlarged category labels may be used
in place of placardsin place of placards
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Shippers Declaration for Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods - SDDGDangerous Goods - SDDG
Two copies completed and signedTwo copies completed and signed Proper shipping nameProper shipping name Class - Radioactive Material class 7Class - Radioactive Material class 7 UN numberUN number Number of PackagesNumber of Packages Subsidiary riskSubsidiary risk Indication of Passenger or Cargo-OnlyIndication of Passenger or Cargo-Only Indication of Radioactive or Non-RadioactiveIndication of Radioactive or Non-Radioactive Special handling informationSpecial handling information Indication if an overpack has been usedIndication if an overpack has been used Full name and address of shipper and consigneeFull name and address of shipper and consignee Airport or City of departure and destinationAirport or City of departure and destination
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SDDGSDDG The words Radioactive Material if not The words Radioactive Material if not
contained in the shipping namecontained in the shipping name Name or symbol of Radionuclide(s)Name or symbol of Radionuclide(s) Activity in Bq, may have Ci in parenthesesActivity in Bq, may have Ci in parentheses Description of physical and chemical or a Description of physical and chemical or a
notation that it is Special Formnotation that it is Special Form Competent Authority Certificate markCompetent Authority Certificate mark Category Label I, II, or IIICategory Label I, II, or III For II and III Transport Index and package For II and III Transport Index and package
dimensionsdimensions Emergency contact informationEmergency contact information SIGNATURE certifying shipmentSIGNATURE certifying shipment
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Air WaybillAir Waybill Must contain a statement to indicate Must contain a statement to indicate
that dangerous goods are described that dangerous goods are described on accompanying DGDon accompanying DGD
When applicable, indicate Cargo When applicable, indicate Cargo Aircraft Only or CAOAircraft Only or CAO
For Excepted Packages – in the Nature For Excepted Packages – in the Nature and Quantity of Goods box list proper and Quantity of Goods box list proper shipping name with UN numbershipping name with UN number
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Additional DocumentationAdditional Documentation Competent Authority CertificatesCompetent Authority Certificates Sealed Source CertificatesSealed Source Certificates Current Leak Test CertificatesCurrent Leak Test Certificates Emergency Response GuideEmergency Response Guide Locally required transportation Locally required transportation
documentsdocuments
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Proper Shipping NamesProper Shipping Names Radioactive Material, Excepted Package, Radioactive Material, Excepted Package,
Limited Quantity of Material, UN2910Limited Quantity of Material, UN2910 ‘‘Radioactive Material, Excepted Package, Radioactive Material, Excepted Package,
Instruments’ or ‘Radioactive Material, Instruments’ or ‘Radioactive Material, Excepted Package, Articles’, both UN2911Excepted Package, Articles’, both UN2911
Radioactive Material, Excepted Package, Radioactive Material, Excepted Package, Articles Manufactured From ‘Natural Articles Manufactured From ‘Natural Uranium’, ‘Depleted Uranium’, or ‘Natural Uranium’, ‘Depleted Uranium’, or ‘Natural Thorium’ all UN2909Thorium’ all UN2909
Radioactive Material, Excepted Package, Radioactive Material, Excepted Package, Empty Packaging, UN2908 Empty Packaging, UN2908
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Proper Shipping NamesProper Shipping Names Radioactive Material, Type A Package, Radioactive Material, Type A Package,
Non-Special Form, Non Fissile, UN2915Non-Special Form, Non Fissile, UN2915 Radioactive Material, Type A Package, Radioactive Material, Type A Package,
Special Form, Non Fissile, UN3332Special Form, Non Fissile, UN3332 ““RQ” indicated on the declaration when RQ” indicated on the declaration when
requiredrequired RQ, Radioactive Material, Type A RQ, Radioactive Material, Type A
Package, Special Form, Non Fissile, Package, Special Form, Non Fissile, UN3332UN3332
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Unit Conversions for your referenceUnit Conversions for your reference IATA/ICAO Radioactive ChecklistIATA/ICAO Radioactive Checklist
Latest revision contained in back of IATA Latest revision contained in back of IATA manualmanual
Contained on Radiation Safety Contained on Radiation Safety Transportation web pageTransportation web page
Recommend completing for each Recommend completing for each shipment since the air carrier will be shipment since the air carrier will be using one also to check you.using one also to check you.
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Example 1Example 1 Isotope Co-57, Special FormIsotope Co-57, Special Form Competent Authority Cert USA/0356/S Competent Authority Cert USA/0356/S 111 MBq, 3 mCi111 MBq, 3 mCi 1.3 kg, 3 lb1.3 kg, 3 lb Package box, Type A, 10X8X4 inchesPackage box, Type A, 10X8X4 inches Surface dose rate = 0.4 mR/hrSurface dose rate = 0.4 mR/hr Dose rate at 1 meter = 40 uR/hrDose rate at 1 meter = 40 uR/hr Shipped from US to Aberdeen Shipped from US to Aberdeen Source Serial Number 740-DDSource Serial Number 740-DD
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SHIPPER'S DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS (Provide at least tw o copies to the airline.)
Shipper Air Waybill No.Halliburton Energy Services
Page 1 of Pages(Enter Address of Shipper)
Shipper's Reference Number(optional)
Consignee HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICESATTN: J uan Valencia, Tele: 281-871-772314804 M orales Road, Gate 3, Delivery P oint 108
Houston, TX 77032Attn: Robert Rico, (281) 821-2929
Two completed and signed copies of this Declaration mustbe handed to the operator
TRANSPORT DETAILSThis shipment is within the Airport of Departure:limitations prescribed for:(delete non applicable) (Enter Airport Name)PASSENGER CARGOAND CARGO AIRCRAFTAIRCRAFT ONLY
Shipment type: (delete no-applicable)Airport of Destination: Houston NON-RADIOACTIVE RADIOACTIVE
NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODSDangerous Goods Identif ication
P roper Shipping Name Class or UN or P ackingSubsi- Quantity and Type of packing P acking AuthorizationDivision ID No. Group diary Inst.
Risk
--- ---
Additional Handling Information Source Serial Number(s):
ICAO/IATA Provisions used
Name/Title of Signatory
Place and Date
Signature(see warning above)
WARNING
c/o Diversified Freight Logistics, Inc.
24 hr. Emergency Contact Tel. No.: 713-616-3000 (International); 800-666-9260 (US)
Failure to comply in all respects with the applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations may be in breach of the applicable law, subject to legal penalties. This Declaration must not, in any circumstances, be completed and/ or signed by a consolidator, a forwarder or an IATA cargo agent.
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the applicable international and national governmental regulations.
Radioactive Material,Type A Package, Special Form, Non Fissile or Fissile Excepted
7 UN3332
Co-57, 111 MBq (3 mCi),one Type A Package
IWhite
USA/0356/S
740-DD Security Seal 33456
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Example 2Example 2 Isotope Cs-137, Special Form, USA/0508/SIsotope Cs-137, Special Form, USA/0508/S 12 mCi, 444 MBq12 mCi, 444 MBq Source DB-032, Densometer V3C-120Source DB-032, Densometer V3C-120 Type A Package placed in an OverpackType A Package placed in an Overpack Overpack 30X30X90 cmOverpack 30X30X90 cm Weight 68 lbs, 30.8 kgWeight 68 lbs, 30.8 kg Radiation levels on contact = 18 mR/hr at 1 Radiation levels on contact = 18 mR/hr at 1
meter = 0.5 mR/hrmeter = 0.5 mR/hr Ship from USA to FranceShip from USA to France
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SHIPPER'S DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS (Provide at least tw o copies to the airline.)
Shipper Air Waybill No.Halliburton Energy Services
Page 1 of Pages(Enter Address of Shipper)
Shipper's Reference Number(optional)
Consignee HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICESATTN: J uan Valencia, Tele: 281-871-772314804 M orales Road, Gate 3, Delivery P oint 108
Houston, TX 77032Attn: Robert Rico, (281) 821-2929
Two completed and signed copies of this Declaration mustbe handed to the operator
TRANSPORT DETAILSThis shipment is within the Airport of Departure:limitations prescribed for:(delete non applicable) (Enter Airport Name)PASSENGER CARGOAND CARGO AIRCRAFTAIRCRAFT ONLY
Shipment type: (delete no-applicable)Airport of Destination: Houston NON-RADIOACTIVE RADIOACTIVE
NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODSDangerous Goods Identif ication
P roper Shipping Name Class or UN or P ackingSubsi- Quantity and Type of packing P acking AuthorizationDivision ID No. Group diary Inst.
Risk
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Additional Handling Information Source Serial Number(s):
ICAO/IATA Provisions used
Name/Title of Signatory
Place and Date
Signature(see warning above)
WARNING
c/o Diversified Freight Logistics, Inc.
24 hr. Emergency Contact Tel. No.: 713-616-3000 (International); 800-666-9260 (US)
Failure to comply in all respects with the applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations may be in breach of the applicable law, subject to legal penalties. This Declaration must not, in any circumstances, be completed and/ or signed by a consolidator, a forwarder or an IATA cargo agent.
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the applicable international and national governmental regulations.
Radioactive Material,Type A Package, Special Form, Non Fissile
7 UN3332
Cs-137, 444 MBq (12 mCi),one Type A Package
IIYellowTI=0.5DIM
30X30X90 cm
USA/0508/S
DB-032, Densometer V3C-120 Security Seal 33456
Overpack Used
6060
Radioactive Material, Type A Package, Special Form, Non Fissile, UN 3332
To: FranceFrom: Duncan USA
2 of each label on opposite sides
Inner Packages Comply With Prescribed Specifications
Emergency Contact Information
6161
Example 3Example 3 Isotope Am241Be, 684.5 GBq, 18.5 CiIsotope Am241Be, 684.5 GBq, 18.5 Ci Special Form, GB/223/S-85Special Form, GB/223/S-85 Type A Package, 120X120X120 cmType A Package, 120X120X120 cm 91kg, 200 lbs91kg, 200 lbs Radiation levels on contact = 60 mR/hr Radiation levels on contact = 60 mR/hr
neutron and 27 mR/hr gamma. At 1 meter = 7 neutron and 27 mR/hr gamma. At 1 meter = 7 mR/hr neutron and 1 mR/hr gammamR/hr neutron and 1 mR/hr gamma
Shipping from Nigeria to MexicoShipping from Nigeria to Mexico Source Serial Number SW-2240Source Serial Number SW-2240
6262
SHIPPER'S DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS (Provide at least tw o copies to the airline.)
Shipper Air Waybill No.Halliburton Energy Services
Page 1 of Pages(Enter Address of Shipper)
Shipper's Reference Number(optional)
Consignee HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICESATTN: J uan Valencia, Tele: 281-871-772314804 M orales Road, Gate 3, Delivery P oint 108
Houston, TX 77032Attn: Robert Rico, (281) 821-2929
Two completed and signed copies of this Declaration mustbe handed to the operator
TRANSPORT DETAILSThis shipment is within the Airport of Departure:limitations prescribed for:(delete non applicable) (Enter Airport Name)PASSENGER CARGOAND CARGO AIRCRAFTAIRCRAFT ONLY
Shipment type: (delete no-applicable)Airport of Destination: Houston NON-RADIOACTIVE RADIOACTIVE
NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODSDangerous Goods Identif ication
P roper Shipping Name Class or UN or P ackingSubsi- Quantity and Type of packing P acking AuthorizationDivision ID No. Group diary Inst.
Risk
--- ---
Additional Handling Information Source Serial Number(s):
ICAO/IATA Provisions used
Name/Title of Signatory
Place and Date
Signature(see warning above)
WARNING
c/o Diversified Freight Logistics, Inc.
24 hr. Emergency Contact Tel. No.: 713-616-3000 (International); 800-666-9260 (US)
Failure to comply in all respects with the applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations may be in breach of the applicable law, subject to legal penalties. This Declaration must not, in any circumstances, be completed and/ or signed by a consolidator, a forwarder or an IATA cargo agent.
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the applicable international and national governmental regulations.
Radioactive Material,Type A Package, Special Form, Non Fissile or Fissile Excepted
7 UN3332
Am241Be, 684.5 GBq (18.5 Ci),one Type A Package
IIIYellowTI=8DIM
120X120X120 cm
GB/223/S-85
SW-2240 Security Seal 33456
6565
Shipper:
Consinee: Carrier:
Destination
Departure: Ref.:
Added Documents:
Description: Gross:
non-fissile, - Class 7 -
Declaration and additional Information:
above by the proper shipping name(s), and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicableinternational and national governmental regulations.
Signature on behalf of shipper
Place: Date:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT
Highway 7 East, Duncan, OK 73533 USAC/O Diversified Freight Logistics612 E. Dallas Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051
EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATIONCompetent Authority Certificate USA/0366/S
No. and Type of Packages
1 Radioactive Material, type A package,Special Form,
UN3332 - Schedule 9 - Cs-137, - 4214.3 MBq-II - Yellow - TI = 0.5 USA DOT 7A, Type A PackageEmS No. 7-01
????? kg
Overpack Used - ???? kg grwt wood box
24 hr Emergency Contact Tel. No.:713-676-3000 USANo special stowage provisions are necessaryDensometers: 73346, PFD136, V32-0290, W25-564, W25-617, W25-632, W25-651, W28-00246, W28-00338, W28-00372, and W28-0143DECLARATION:I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described
13 February 2003
Halliburton Energy Services
Tele 817-481-8521
Duncan, OK