ML20058M541
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| Site: | 07100704 |
| Issue date: | 08/03/1990 |
| From: | DIAMOND ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. |
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 4
TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SHIPPING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL CARRYING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL DOCUMENT CONTROL INSPECTION, TESTS AND OPERATING STATUS QUALITY ASSURANCE RECORDS AUDITS ATTACHMENTS 1
RADIOACTIVE SOURCE RADIATION SURVEY
- CERTIFICATION.- Enclosure 7, 2
SHIPPING CONTENTS FORM. Enclosure 8.
3 SHIPPING LABELS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 1.
ORGANIZATION
.The final responsibility for the QA Program for Part 71 requirements rests with Diamond Engineering and Testing, Inc.
~ Design and fabrication shall not be conducted under this QA 9008100164 900803 ADOCK071*g*
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The QA Program is implemented as shown on the attached organization chart.
l The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for overall administration of the program, training and ceriticiation, document control and auditing.
The Radiographers are responsible for handling, storing, shipping, inspection, test and operating status and record keeping.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM The management of Diamond Engineering and Testing, Inc.
establishes and implements this QA Program.
Training, prior to engagement, for all QA functions is required according to written procedures with management approval. The QA Program' will ensure that all defined QA Procedures, engineering procedures and specific provisions of the package design approval are satisfied.
The QA Program will emphasize control of the characteristics of the package which are critical to i
safety.
The Radiation Safety Officer shall assure that all radioactive o
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a QA program approved by The Nuclear Regulatory Commission for l
all packages designed or fabricated after January 1, 1979.
This requirement can be satisfied by receiving a certification to this effect from the manufacturer.
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DOCUMENT CONTROL All documents related to a specific shipping package will be-l controlled through the use of written procedures.
All document changes will be performed according to written procedures
-approved by management.
The radiation Safety Officer shall ensure that all QA functions are conducted in accordance with I
the latest applicable changes to these documents.
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HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING Written safety procedures concerning the handling, storage and shipping of packages for certain special form radioactive material will be followed.
Shipments will not be made un14ess all tests, certific:tions, acceptances and final inspections
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Work instructions will be provided for handling, storage and shipping operations.
Radiography personnel shall perform the critical handling, storage and shipping operations.
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INSPECTION, TEST AND OPERATING STATUS Inspection, test and operating status of packages for certain special form radioactive material will be indicated and controlled by written procedures.
Status will be indicated by tag, label, marking or log entry.
Status of nonconforming parts or packages will be positively maintained by written procedures.
Radiography personnel shall perform the regularly required inspections and tests in accordance with written procedures.
The Radiation Safety Officer shall ensure that these functions are performed.
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QUALITY AGSURANCE RECORDS Records of package approvals (including references and drawings), procurement, inspectrions, testo, operating logs, audit results, personnel training and qualifications and records of shipments will be maintained.
Descriptions of equipment and written pprocedures will also be maintained.
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The records will be maintained in accordance with a written procedure b.
The records will be identified and retrievable, c.
The Radiation Safety Officer will maintain a list of the records and their storage location 7.
AUDITS Established schedule of audits of the QA program will be performed using written check lists.
Results of audits will be maintained and reported to management.
Audit reports will be evaluated and deficient areas corrected The audits will be dependent of the safety significance of the activity being audited, but each activity will be audited at least once a year.
Audit reports will be maintained as part of the quality assurance records.
Members of the audit team shall have no responsibility in the activity being audited.
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ORGANIZATION CHART RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM R. K. DIAMOND '
PRESIDENT RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER f
RALPH GORDON VICE-PRESIDENT Lf LARRY WALKER ASSISTANT RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER l
i RONALD ASBELL SENIOR RADIOGRAPHER OFFICE PHONE (904) 271-0185 R.K. DIAMOND (904) 769-2373 HOME LARRY WALKER (904) 763-3289 HOME RALPH GORDON (904) 265-1842 HOME RONALD ASBELL (904) 265-0210 HOME r
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I RADIATION SAFETY 0FFICER RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Provide radiation users, and visitors with advice and assistance on all matters pertaining to radiation safety requirements, procedures, and DET policy.
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Establish in writing and implementation, th3 rsdiation safety program including assignment of responsibilities operating and emergency procedures, and conduct local j
training or orientation courses on radiation safety for i
supervisors and workers.
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Maintain records for the radiation safety program.
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Maintain current copies of radiation protection reference material.
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Perform accurate radiation surveys and leak tests, or i
ensure such surveys and leak tests are performed by qualified personnel.
The accuracy of leak tests and surveys, if performed by others, remains the responsibility of the Radiation Safety Officer.
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Evaluate the hazard potential and adequacy of protective measures and operating procedures for existing and proposed operations, 7.
Invest'igate and report appropriate findings of radiation overexposure accidents.
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Assure that radiation detection isntruments respond to the type, energy, and intensity of radiation to be measured; are properly calibrated; and are available in sufficient quantity.
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Conduct surveys / inspections as needed to ensure compliance with the radiation safety program.
- 10. Coordinate tha radiation dosimetry program.
- 11. Take the following action with regard to ionizing radiation sources for which he is responsible, prior to being relieved of duty:
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Secure all sources in such a manner as to preclude use or removal by unqualified personnel, b.
Turn over to a properly qualified and authorized individual all sources and records for which he is responsible.
Such an authorized individual will have the qualifications and training sufficient to meet the requirements of Radiation Safety Officer.
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4 ASSISTANT RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER / SENIOR RADIOGRAPHER 1.
Performs all duties and dunctions of the RSO when required in the absence of the Radiation Safety Officer.
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Serve as the licensee's liaison officer with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of license matters.
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Maintain control of procurement and dispose of licensed material.
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Develop and maintain up-to-date operating and emergency procedures.
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Establish and maintain a personnel monitoring program.
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Procure and maintain radiation survey instruments.
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Establish and conduct the training program for radio-
.graphers-and radiographer's assistants.
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Examine and determine competence of radiographic personnel.
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Establish and maintain storage facilities.
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.10. Mair,tain exposure devices, radiography facilities, and associated equipment.
11.-Establish and maintain the leak-testing program.
- 12. Establish and maintain the internal inspection system.
- 13. Perform source replacement operations.
- 14. Conduct quarterly inventories and maintain utilization l
logs.
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- 15. Establish and maintain the licensee's recordkeeping system.
- 16. Establish and maintain the licensee's instrument i
calibration system.
- 17. Review and ensure maintenance of those records kept by others.
- 18. Assume control and institute corrective action in emergency situations.
- 19. Investigate the cause of incidents and determine necessary preventative action.
- 20. Act.in an advisory capacity to licensee's management and' radiography personnel.
- 21. Establish a procedure for evaluating and reporting defects and noncompliance pursuant to 10 CFR Part 21.
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RADIOGRAPHERS AND ASSISTANTS 1.
Know and follow radiation safety procedures, rules, and special instructions.
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Use safety equipment properly, o
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Report to the supervisor any incidant, personnel injury, suspected overexposure, contamination, or internal disposition involving radiation sources as soon as possible.
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Report to the supervisor any hazardous or potentially hazardous working conditions.
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3' PART I RECEIVING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL NOTES:
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A package of radioactive material must be accepted from the carrier at the time it is delivered (100FR20.205(a)(1))
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If a packago of radionactive material is to be held at the carrier's terminal, it must be picked up expeditiously upon receipt of notification from the carrier of ita arrival (10CFR20.205(a)(2))
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Upon receipt of a package of radioactive material, survey the exterior surfaces of the package to ensure that the radiation levels do not exceed 200 milliroentgens per hour.
(100FR20,205(c))'
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Survey three feet from the exterior surfaces of the package to ensure that radiation levels do not exceed 10 milliroentgens per hour (10CFR20.205(c))
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For packages containing radioactive materia) in normal form (i.e. not in special form), make contamination wipe tests of the exterior surfaces of the package.
Count these wipes to
. ensure.that contamination levels do not exceed 0.01 microcuries per 100 square centimeters.'(10CFR20.205(b)]
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Record the results of these surveys on-the Source Survey Certification form.
If any of the limits in paragraph 3 above are exceeded, notify the Radiation Safety Officer.
[10CFR20.401(b)]
See Enclosure 7.
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Record on the Receiving Report the source, model number, serial number, isotope, activity, shipping container model number and serial number.
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Inspect the package for any evidence of physical damage.
Record the result of this inspection on the Receiving Report.
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Forward a copy of the Receiving Report to the Radiation c
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PART II SHIPPING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL A.
SHIPMENT OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES 1.
Ensure that the source is secured in the proper shielded storage position in the shipping container.
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Attach a security seal with an identification mark to the package closure.[49CFR173.393(b)]
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If the shipping container is to be packaged inside a crate or other outer packaging, the outer packaging must be strong enough to withstand the normal conditions of transport.
Place the shipping container in the outer package with sufficient blocking to prevent shif ting during transportation.[49CFR173.25)
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Survey the package at the surface and at three feet from the surface to determine the proper radioactive shipping labels to be applied to the package.
Use the criteria in Table I.
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Properly /.mplete two shipping labels indicating the contents (IR-192, Cobalt 60, etc.), the number of curies and the Transport Index (maximum radiation level measured at three feet from the surface of the phckage.(Used on Yellow II and Yellow III labels only). (49CFR172.403(g)]
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Ensure that any old shipping labels have been removed from the package.
Apply the two properly completed radioactive shipping labels to two oppposite sides of the package.
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Complete the Shipping Contents Form (See attachment 8) 8.
Mark the outside of the package with the proper shipping name (Radioactive Material, Special Form, n.o.s.) if not already marked. [49CFR172.3003 l
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If a shipping container is packaged inside a crate or other packaging mark the outside package "Inside Container in Accordance with (Fill in the blank space with the appropriate DOT Specification Number or Type B Certificate Number) and the words " TYPE B" or " TYPE A" if applicable. [49CFR172.310;49CFR173.393a]
- 10. Perform a radioactive contamination wipe' test of the shipping package and ensure that the wipe test does not exceed 0.001 microcuries per 100 square centimeters.
[49CFR173.397;49CFR173.393(n)(9))
- 11. Properly complete the shipping papers indicating:
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Proper shipping name (i.e. Radioactive Material,Special Form, n.o.s.)
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Name of Radionuclide (i.e. Iridium-192, Cobalt-60) c.
Physical or chemical form (or Special Form) d.
Activity of source (Expressed in curies or mil 11 curies) e.
Category of Label applied (i.e. Radioactive Yellow III) f.
Traneport Index g.
USNRC Identification Number or DOT Specification Number (i.e. USNRC: USA /9093/B or DOT-7A) h.
For export shipments, IAEA Identification Number (i.e. IAEA: USA /9032/B) [49CFR172.203(d))
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Shipper's Certification:
"This is to certify that the above named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled and are in proper condition for transport according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation." [49CFR172.204(a))
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For air shipments, the following shipper's certification may be used:
"I hereby certidy that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by proper chipping name and are classified, packed, marked and labeled and are in proper condition for carriage by air according to applicable national governmental regulations". [49CFR172.204(c)]
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For air shipments, the package must be labeled with a " CARGO AIRC3 AFT ONLY" label and the shipping papers must state: [49CFR172.402(b))
"THIS SHIPMENT IS WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED FOR CARGO-ONLY AIRCRAFT" (49CFR172.204(C)]
PART'II SHIPMENT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL B.
SHIPMENT OF EMPTY DEPLETED URANIUM SHIELDED CONTA*iNERS AND COLLIMATORS 1.
If the container is to be packaged inside a crate or other outer packaging, the outcr packaging must be strong enough to withstand the normal conditions or transportation.
Place the container in the outer package with suffieient blocking to prevent shifting during transportation.
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Mark the outside of the outer shipping package:
" RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL - LSA, n.o.s."
(49CFR173.302(c)(8);
49CFR172.300]
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Perform a radioactive contamination wiipe test of the shipping package and ensure-that the wipe test does not exceed.0.00 microcuries per 100 square centimeters.
[49CFR173.397;49CFR173.393(n)(9))
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Survvy the package at the surface and at three feet from the surface to determine the proper radioactive shipping labels to be applied to the package, a.
If the. surface radiation level is less than 0.5 Milliroentgens per hour and there is no measurable radiation level at three feet from the surface, no label is' required.
Mark the outside of the pr.ckage with the statement:
" Exempt from specificatico packaging, marking and labeling, and exempt f re.m the provir, ions of 49CFR173.393 per 49CFR173.391(c).- Exempt from the reauirements of
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[49CFR173.391(c) &-49CFR175.10(a)(6)]
Properly complete the shipping papers indicating:
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Proper shipping name (Radioactive Material LSA, n.o.s.
2.-Name of Radionuclide (Depleted Uranium) 3.
Physical or Chemical Form (Solid Metal) 4.
Activity (in curies or millicuries)
- 5. The statement: " Exempt from specification packaging, marking and labeling, and exempt from the provisions of 49CFR173.393 per 49CFR173.391(c).
Exempt from the requirements of 49CFR Part 175 per 49CFR175.10(a)(6).
[49CFR172.203(d)].
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Shipper's Certification:
"This.is to certify that the above named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled and ere in proper condition for transport according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation."
[49CFR172.204(a)]
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For Air Shipments, the following shipper's certification may be used:
"I hereby certify that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by proper shipping name and are classified, packed, marked and' labeled and are in proper condition for carriage by air according to applicable national governmental regulations."
[49CFR172.204(c)]
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For Air shipments, the following statement must appear:
"This shipment is within the limitations prescribed for passenger aircraft in accordance with 49CFR175.10(a)(6)"
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If-the surface radiation level exceeds 0.5 milliroentgens per hour, or if there is a measurable radiation level at three feet from the surface, use the criteria-of-Table 1.
to determine the proper radioactive shipping labels to be applied to the package.
Properly complete the shipping papers indicating:-
(1) Proper shipping name (radioactive material, LSA,n.o.s.
(2) Name of Radionuclide (Depleted Uranium)
(3) Physical or Chemical Form (Solid Metal)
(4) Activity (in curies or mil 11 curies)
(5) Category of Label Applied (i.e. Radioactive Yellow II)
(6) Transport Index (7) USNRC Identification Number or DOT Specification Number (i.e. USNRC. USA /9032/B or DOT-7A) c 19 9.
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- (9) Shipper's Certification Mh' "This is to certify that the above named materials-
.are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled and are in proper condition,for transport according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation."
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For Air Shipments, the following shipper's certification may be used:
"I hereby certify that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by proper shipping name and are classified, packed, marked and labeled and are in proper condition for
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For Air Shipments, the package must be.
labeled with a " CARGO. AIRCRAFT ONLY" label and the shipping papers must stato:
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"This shipment is within the limitations prescribed-for cargo-only aircraft."
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PART II C.
SHIPMENT OF EMPTY LEAD SHIELDED CONTAINERS 1
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Ensure that the container does not contain a radioactive source.
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Ensure that the. container internals are securely
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Perform a radioactive contamination wipe test of
- the outside of the container and ensure that the
-wipe test does not exceed 0.001 microcuries per 100 square centimeters.
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Survey the external surfacu of the con'tainer to
. ensure that the radiation 15,vels do not exceed 0.5 milliroentgens per hour. [49CFR173.29(e)]
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Ensure that any old shipping labels have been Lremoved from'the package.
Attach an " EMPTY" label to the package.
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PART III' CARRYING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL 1.
Ensure that the vehicle used is in good condition
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tire._ fire extinguisher, a set of. vehicle tools and a set of flares.
The glove compartment shall contain the registration certificate and an operating flashlight.
' Additionally, the operator must have a calibrated and operable survey meter'and be wearing a film badge and i
dosimeter, i
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Ensure that.the container is properly packaged, marked and labeled and'the proper shipping papers are completed in H
accordance with the instructions of Part II.
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Place the radioactive material container in the vehicle.
Secure the container against movement in the vehicle.
[49CFR177.834]
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Survey the driver's compartment to ensure that the radiation leval does not exceed 2 milliroentgens per hour'..
[49CFR173.393(j)(4)]
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If the vehicle is transporting a package bearing a
" RADIOACTIVE YELLOW III". label, the vehicle must be placarded on.all-four sides with a " RADIOACTIVE" l
placard.
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Complete the radioactive material-transport checklist Forward a completed copy to the Radiation Safety Officer upon; completion of the carriage.
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If the vehicle. becomes disabled on the' road, ch) not leave the vehicle unguarded when going for help.
A message for help may be sent by a passing motorist or the police be enlisted to guard the: vehicle.
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Should any kind of accident-occur, make an immediate t
radiation survey to see where, if at all, the radiation l
. levels are higher than normal. If any abnormal radiation areas exist, keep all persons out of them and get police assistance, if possible. If radioactive sources have escaped from their containers, notify the Radiation
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Safety Officer. 'Do not leave the scene without assuring that someone responslible (such as police)-will keep people-away from radiation areas.
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Collect information pertinent to the accident, such as names of witnesses, names of people involved, names of police, license numbers, circumstances of the accident.
Call the Radiation Safety Officer promptly giving him as much information as possible about the condition of the radioactive sources.
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If a-source should escape from its container, the vehicle operatior should make no attempt to restore the source by himself, but he should wait for assistance from the Radiation Safety Officer.
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