Transport

Question 1

Define the transport index

Answer 1

The transport index is defined as the maximum doserate at a distance of a metre from a package

x 100 if measured in mSv/h
/10 if measure in uSv/h

Question 2

What is the transport index used for ?

Answer 2

To determine, together with the surface dose rate, the categorisation of a type A package (from I white to III Yellow * )

Question 3

Which body oversees the transport of radioactive material ?

Answer 3

ONR - The office of nuclear regulation

Question 4

Laws relevant to the transport of radioactive goods

Answer 4

IRR18

CDG2008