Radioactive materials communication requirements

The NRC also imposes special security requirements for spent fuel shipments and transport of highly enriched uranium or plutonium materials that can be used in the manufacture of nuclear weapons. These security measures include route evaluation, escort personnel and vehicles, communications capabiHties, and emergency plans. State governments are notified in advance of any planned shipment within their state of spent fuel, or any other radioactive materials requiring shipment in accident-proof. Type B containers. 

Apart from specific exceptions, all chemical substances or preparations manufactured in, or imported into, the Community are included within the scope of the Directive, Preparations or mixtures of chemical substances are covered by a sister Directive, 88/379/EEC [2]. Specifically excluded are human or veterinary medicines, waste streams, food and animal feedstuffs, pesticides, radioactive materials, and any other products which are covered by equivalent Community requirements. 

The size of your worksite and workforce, processes used, materials handled, and the availability of onsite or outside resources will determine your training requirements. Discuss any special hazards your site(s) may have, such as flammable materials, toxic chemicals, radioactive sources, or water-reactive substances. To minimize confusion, clearly communicate who will be in charge dining an emergency and provide any evacuation route maps you have prepared. 

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