Course Description
This course is directed solely towards the transportation requirements for the shipping of radioactive materials by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR). The presentation assumes knowledge of domestic regulations for radioactive materials and concentrates on the differences.
Materials Provided
Materials will be provided to facilitate completing the course.
Examination
Successful completion is achieved with a passing score of 80% or better.
Record Keeping
Successful participants receive a certification stating that the training meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172, Subpart H.
Who should Attend?
Employees required to certify that shipments of radioactive materials are in compliance with DOT’s 49 CFR and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for domestic air and international transport.
Prerequisites
NRC/DOT Radioactive Waste Packaging, Transportation and Disposal Training
or
Advanced Radioactive Material Shipper Certification Training
Equivalencies must be approved by the Atkins Training Manager.
Retrain Frequency: 2 Years
Course Duration: Self-Paced
Course Topics
• Classification
• Proper Shipping Names
• Packaging
• Radiation-Contamination Limits
• Marking and Labeling
• Documentation
• Variations
• Limitations
• Shipping Exercises