Competency information
Details
Package a type A package for transport of radioactive materials to the correct standards, including completion of documentation and labelling.
Considerations
- Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Pressure Vessel (Amendment) Regulations 2001.
- Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR).
- Design, type testing and types of packaging.
- Labelling and documentation requirements.
- Calculation of transport index.
- Environmental Permitting Regulations 2011.
- Safe handling of radioactive materials.
- Security of radioactive materials.
- Documentation requirements.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Order, receive, unpack and store radioactive materials following local procedures, and prepare packages for transport of a radiopharmaceutical by road. |