Transportation of Low-level Radioactive Waste Into South Carolina, Volume 88

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Bureau of Radiological Health, SC Department of Health & Environmental control, 1980 - Radioactive waste disposal - 72 pages

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Page 25 - ... radiological team physicians or other physicians familiar with radiation medicine. Whenever recommended by a doctor, an injured individual should be removed to a hospital or office for treatment...
Page 25 - Attachment) 2. If the incident involves wreckage and a person is believed to be alive and trapped, make every effort possible to rescue him. 3.
Page 25 - In accidents involving fire, fight fires upwind as far as possible, keeping out of any smoke, fumes, or dust arising from the accident. Handle as a fire involving toxic chemicals (using self-contained gas masks and gloves). Do not handle suspected material until it has been monitored and released by monitoring personnel. Segregate clothing and tools used at fire until they can be checked by the radiological emergency team.
Page 25 - In the event of a vehicle accident involving radioactive material, detour all traffic around the accident scene. If this is not possible, move the vehicle or vehicles involved the shortest distance necessary to clear the right of way. If radioactive material is spilled, prevent the passage of vehicles and people through the area unless absolutely necessary. If right of way must be cleared before the radiological assistance team arrives, wash spillage to the shoulders of the right of way with a minimum...
Page 33 - TI 7. Other information: C., VEHICLE INFORMATION 1. Designated Exclusive or Sole-Use Vehicle: 2. Shipment in Open or Closed Vehicle: 3. Complete vehicle inspection and survey on page 3. D. CARGO INFORMATION 1. Type Container(s) in Shipment (Record DOT Number and Specifications) 2. DOT labels on containers or packages: 3. Contents shown on label: 4. Highest TI shown: 5. Other information: FORM RAM-1 34 APPENDIX E FORM RAM-2 E.
Page 33 - Terminal: 3. Location where inspection took place: 4. Shipment originated from: 5. Address of shipper: 6. Shipment consigned to: B. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS 1. Shipper's Certification: Executed Appears on BOL. RSR 2. Description of material : 3. Bill of Lading Number: Dated: 4. Labels required: 5. Transport Group: 6. Total TI 7.
Page 25 - When incidents involve a nuclear radiation source, then spillage or release of radioactive material, or there are personal injuries in incidents involving radioactive materials, the following emergency actions and precautions should apply: Notify Immediately A.
Page 25 - Restrict the area involved as a result of the incident. Keep the public as far from the scene of the incident as practical. Souvenir collection and handling of debris by on-lookers should be prevented.
Page 15 - Days Exposed Total mrem For Period Aveg mrem Per Day Station Number, Location, & Sample Period CHEM-NUCLEAR SYSTEMS, INC.
Page viii - Chief. Bureau of Radiological Health. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Columbia. South Carolina 29201.

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