Radioactive Material Excepted Package Mark – Code SQ003

Radioactive Material Excepted Package Mark The transport of radioactive material between different premises research institute is subject to many complex legal requirements. This guidance relates specifically to transport by road, which is subject to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations. This guidance also supplements the general arrangements for radiation protection established in accordance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. In addition to requirements concerning the actual transportation the consignor of the material also has significant responsibilities unless the courier undertakes all packaging and documentation. You must consult the regulations depening on the movement for Air, Sea Road ans Rail The following guidance is therefore relevant to anyone consigning radioactive materials whether they are to be transported by a specialist courier or by themselves It should be remembered that the controls on acquisition and disposal of radioactive materials under the Environmental Permitting Regulations licences issued by the Environment Agency also apply. It must be established at the outset that the recipient is licensed to hold and dispose of the isotope in the quantities concerned. The stock transferred must be recorded in the stock record of the donor. It is a requirement of the Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations that the Department for Transport and the Police must be informed in the event of a notifiable event such as loss, escape, theft of a radioactive source, or a radiological emergency i.e. a situation where urgent action is required to protect workers and/or the public. Other regulations also require notifications to the EA and HSE under certain circumstances. The Safety Office is responsible for making such notifications on behalf of the University or company and must be informed as soon as possible.