Consultation on the practical methods for packaging and transporting radioactive materials to international transport companies involves regulations which, when observed, control hazards such as irradiation, criticality, and heat generation—risks that could affect humans, property, and the environment—to an acceptable level. These regulations are based on the principles of radiation protection and radiation source safety outlined in the Basic Radiation Protection Standards. Adherence to these regulations ensures that the fundamental principles of basic safety standards are followed in the transportation of radioactive materials
Based on the standards and requirements provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency (document TS-R-1) and the Safety Transport Regulations for Radioactive Materials (Document Code: INRA-RP-RE-100-07/3-0-Aza), the objective of these regulations is the protection of individuals, property, and the environment from the effects of radiation during the transport of radioactive materials. Achieving this protection requires the following
- a) Limiting radioactive content
- b) Controlling external radiation levels
- c) Preventing criticality
- d) Preventing heat-induced damage
The safety of the public and workers during the transport of radioactive materials is guaranteed when the regulations for the transport of radioactive materials are observed
Vehicles and equipment regularly used for transporting radioactive materials must be periodically inspected to determine their contamination levels. The frequency of such inspections should correspond to the likelihood of contamination and the quantity of radioactive materials being transported