June 4, 2014 Panama City, Panama Regional Workshop for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material in the Caribbean Module 3.2 Package Marking, Labelling and Transport Documentation June 4, 2014 Panama City, Panama Paul Gray

Overview Package communication Marking of packages Labeling of packages Placarding of vehicles Transport document Summary

Package Communication The Regulations establish requirements ensuring that the hazards posed by a consignment are clearly communicated to all parties concerned to facilitate: complete radiation protection at all phases correct emergency response for accidents It is through markings and labels that the package communicates with the outside world. The labels and markings : announce the package “type” describe the content indicate the radiation level outside the package Suggest emergency response needs

Package Communication Communication is accomplished by: Marking packages labeling packages placarding freight containers, tanks, road and rail vehicles transport documents Certificates and notifications for packages subject to competent authority approval UN 2910 Packages are marked in addiiton to being labelled. The UN number appropriate to the radioactive content must be marked on the package and included on the transport documents (i.e. for a Type B(U) package containing cobalt-60 used for sterilization of medical products or for teletherapy, itwill have a UN 2916 reference).

General Requirements for Application of Package Markings Durable Legible Visible Contrasting background Recommended size: 12.5 mm for light weight packages (i.e., up to a few hundred kg) 65 mm for large packages Labels must be affixed to the outside of the package or transport container in conspicuous, clearly visible locations

General Marking Requirements for all Radioactive Material Packages Identification of Consignee / Consignor or both Proper shipping name (not for excepted packages) UN Number Gross mass (if >50 kg) Package Type (not for excepted packages; see also Module 2.6 Transport Package Types)) To: Ilah Wannit Radioactive Material, Type A Package UN 2915 55 kg Type IP-1 Paras. 531-537

Overview of Specific Additional Marking of Packages Industrial Packages Type A Packages Type B Packages Type of Package: - Type IP-1 - Type IP-2 - Type IP-3 VRI Code for Name of Manufacturer or other identification for Type IP-2 and IP-3 Type of Package - Type A VRI Code Name of Manufacturer or other identification Type of Package: - Type B(U) - Type B(M) - Type C Trefoil Symbol Serial Number Competent authority identification mark (approval certificate) Paras. 534-536

Labeling Consignor responsibility Types of Labels Labeling applies to: Selecting label Entering data on labels Applying labels Types of Labels Radiation category labels Fissile material labels Labeling applies to: Packages Overpacks Freight containers FISSILE 7 SAFETY INDEX CRITICALITY Minimum dimensions = 100mm x 100mm Paras. 538, 545

Determining the Appropriate Category There are three factors in determining category: Surface radiation level Transport Index (TI) Special arrangement shipments Para. 529

Categorization of Packages and Overpacks of Radioactive Material Packages and overpacks shall be assigned to one of three categories: I-WHITE II-YELLOW, or III-YELLOW Para. 529

Transport Index is the Key to Control over Radiation Exposure in Transport The Transport Index (TI) is a single number assigned to a package, overpack, tank, or freight container used to provide control over radiation exposure II-Yellow and III-Yellow Labels

Determining Transport Index (TI) Determination of TI 1. Maximum radiation level in mSv/h at 1m (RL1m) 2. Multiply value determined by 100 3. Resulting number is the TI Round up to the nearest first decimal TI <0.05 may be considered zero (0) RL1m (mSv/hr) x 100 = TI Para. 523

Transport Index is the Key to Control over Radiation Exposure in Transport TI is used to establish: Content limits on packages, overpacks, tanks, or freight containers Necessity of exclusive use shipment Segregation requirements during storage or transit Mixing restrictions during transport or storage under special arrangements Limiting number of packages in freight container or conveyance Paras. 526, 562, 563, 566-569

TI for Overpacks, Freight Containers and Conveyances Rigid overpack, freight container or conveyance containing packages, either: Sum the derived TIs to obtain total TI, or Derive the total TI from direct measurement of radiation level of overpack, freight container or conveyance Non-rigid overpack containing packages: Sum the derived TIs to obtain total TI Para. 524

….Entering data on the label Activity of radioactive contents – Packages Maximum activity during transport (units of Bq with appropriate SI prefix) If fissile material, mass of fissile material in grams (or multiples thereof) may be used in place of activity Activity of radioactive contents – Overpack and Freight Container Total activity of all packages Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq Para. 540(b), Annex II

….Entering data on the label Transport Index Applicable to II-YELLOW and III-YELLOW Rounded to nearest first decimal Remember, TI <0.05 may be considered to be 0 Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq e.g., Radiation level at 1 m = 0.0063 mSv/h then, 0.0063 x 100 = 0.63 … TI = 0.7 0.7 Para. 540 (d)

Other Labeling Requirements Other Dangerous Goods Additional labels as required for other dangerous goods properties of the contents Non-applicable Labels All labels not relating to the package content must be removed Paras. 507, 538

Radioactive material placards apply to: Placarding Radioactive material placards apply to: Large freight containers Tanks Rail and road vehicles carrying packages, overpacks or freight containers (other than excepted packages) Rail and road vehicles carrying consignments under exclusive use Unpackaged LSA Material or SCO consignments in or on a vehicle Paras. 543, 544, 571, 572

When and How to Placard Class 7 Placard only Road and rail vehicles carrying Class 7 labelled packages, overpacks or freight containers Road and rail vehicles carrying consignments under exclusive use Large freight containers carrying packages (other than excepted packages) Tanks Paras. 543, 571

Where to Place the Placards Placement for road and rail vehicles Rail vehicle: 2 external lateral walls Road vehicle: 2 external lateral walls and external rear wall In the case of vehicles without sides: affix directly on cargo carrying unit (must be readily visible) In the case of vehicles carrying physically large tanks or freight containers Placard on tank or freight container sufficient Paras. 543, 571

Where to Place the Placards Placement for freight containers & tanks Large freight containers carrying packages (other than excepted packages) each side and each end wall Tanks Subsidiary placard When used, it shall be affixed immediately adjacent to the main placard Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq 0.7 2915 Paras. 543, 544, 571, 572

Responsibility for Marking, Labeling and Placarding Compliance with the requirements for marking, labeling and placarding is the responsibility of the CONSIGNOR

Transport Document Describes particulars of the consignment Consignor is responsible Requires specific information in a specified order format Concludes with the Consignor’s Declaration

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment, in the following order: UN number (Table 1.) Proper shipping name (Table 1.) “7” (UN Class number) Subsidiary hazard class, if applicable Name or symbol of each radionuclide for mixtures, a general description or a list of the most restrictive nuclides Para. 546(a)-(e)

Transport documentation The documentation which accompanies the package provides comprehensive details including Particulars of the shipment Approvals Consignor / consignee address Special handling instructions Emergency actions Consignor’s declaration Any other documents such as insurance papers as necessary

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment (continued): Description of the physical and chemical form of the material not required if special form radioactive material or low dispersible radioactive material and so noted Maximum activity per package of the radioactive contents during transport expressed in units of Bq with appropriate prefix for fissile material, mass of fissile material in units of grams (g) optional in place of activity Para. 546(f)-(g)

Information for Carriers Required in the Transport Document Statement regarding actions, if any, required to be taken by the carrier (written in languages deemed necessary by the carrier or the authorities concerned) : Supplementary requirements for loading, stowage, carriage, handling and unloading Special stowage provisions for the safe dissipation of heat or statement that no such requirements apply Restriction on the mode of transport Necessary routing instructions Emergency arrangements Para. 554

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment (continued): Category of the package (i.e., I-WHITE, etc.) Transport index (applicable to II- and III-YELLOW only) Criticality safety index and other information in case of fissile material Identification mark of applicable competent authority approval certificate special form radioactive material LDRM special arrangement package design shipment ¶ 546(h)-()

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment (continued): “EXCLUSIVE USE SHIPMENT” when a consignment is required to be shipped as such Total activity of the consignment as a multiple of A2 applicable for LSA-II, LSA-III, SCO-I and SCO-II Para. 546(m)-(n)

Consignor’s Declaration is a Vital Component of the Transport Document Made on the same transport document containing particulars of consignment Signed and dated by consignor Termed as follows: “I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport in accordance with the applicable international and national governmental regulations.” Paras. 547 - 553

Summary In addition to the safety provided by the package design itself all packages of radioactive material are subject to a regime of control and communication This regime consists mainly of appropriate marking and labeling of packages together with the transport document The application of and compliance with all these applicable requirements on marking, labeling and transport documentation is part of the preparation of the package for transport and rest with the responsibility of the consignor 31

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For consignments of two or more packages in overpacks or freight containers: Detailed statement of contents of each package contained Detailed statement of each overpack or freight container, where appropriate Para. 546(l)

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