Radiation protection programmes for the transport of radioactive material : safety guide.

This safety guide provides guidance on meeting the requirements for the establishment of radiation protection programs (RPPs) for the transport of radioactive material, to optimize radiation protection in order to meet the requirements for radiation protection that underlie the Regulations for the S...

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Corporate Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2007.
Series:Safety standards series ; no. TS-G-1.3.
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Summary:This safety guide provides guidance on meeting the requirements for the establishment of radiation protection programs (RPPs) for the transport of radioactive material, to optimize radiation protection in order to meet the requirements for radiation protection that underlie the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. This guide covers general aspects of meeting the requirements for radiation protection, but does not cover criticality safety or other possible hazardous properties of radioactive material. The annexes of this guide include examples of RPPs, relevant excerpts from the Transport Regulations, examples of total dose per transport index handled, a checklist for road transport, specific segregation distances and emergency instructions for vehicle operators.--Publisher's description.
Item Description:On cover: IAEA safety standards for protecting people and the environment.
Physical Description:93 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9201097069
9789201097064
ISSN:1020-525x ;