Berthold LB 8901, Operating Manual

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LB 8901 Shield 6 Decommissioning
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6.3 Disposal of radioactive substances
NOTICE
Should you have any questions regarding the transportation or disposal of
radioactive substances, please contact the manufacturer.
Generally, each country has a depot where radioactive material is accepted and
can be disposed of.
6.4 Shipment of radioactive substances
If you wish to dispatch radioactive material, you must observe the international
regulations for the transport of dangerous goods and for radiation protection as
well as any applicable national regulations. It is the full responsibility of the
sender to comply with these regulations.
Please also note the following:
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Dose rate at the surface of the packaging must be lower than 2000 μSv/h.
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Dose rate at a distance of 1m from the surface of the packaging must be lower
than 100 μSv/h.
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The packaging must be marked with the UN number and a sign indicating
dangerous goods.
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Furthermore, transport documents with the correct description of the content
as well as an accident procedures sheet according to the ADR regulations are
required.
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With regard to transport by air, the IATA DGR.
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IAEA SSR-6 as the basis for all regulations.
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Packaging must comply with the current ADR regulations (European
Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Road).
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The cargo must be secured in the transport vehicle according to the applicable
national and international regulations.
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Before dispatch, each shield containing a source must be subjected to a visual
inspection by the user (chapter 5.2). The shield may only be dispatched if the
test requirements are met.
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At the time of dispatch, a valid certificate concerning the leakproofness of the
source must be available.