Radioactive Waste Packaging, Transportation, And Disposal Training: DOT/NRC Compliance.pdf

Duration: 32 hours (initial), with a retrain frequency of every 3 years.

Target Audience: Ideal for Radioactive Waste Technicians, Supervisors, Health Physics/Industrial Hygiene professionals, QA/QC personnel, and Engineering staff responsible for certifying radioactive waste shipments.

Course Content:

1. Identification & Classification: Understanding the proper shipping names, classification, and packaging of radioactive materials as per DOT 49CFR and NRC regulations.
2. Marking & Labeling: Learning marking, labeling, and shipping papers requirements.
3. Separation & Segregation: Ensuring proper separation and segregation practices.
4. Placarding & Security: Complying with placarding rules and security awareness.
5. Advanced Notification & Waste Classification: Adhering to 10 CFR 71.97 and 10 CFR 61.55-61.56 for waste classification.
6. Waste Manifesting & Disposal Facilities: NRC waste manifesting procedures and review of disposal facilities.

Certification: Successful participants receive certification confirming compliance with 49 CFR 172, Subpart H and NRC IE Bulletin 79-19.

Prerequisites: Proficiency in math skills.

Formats: Classroom and Online.

Additional Course:

IATA Air Transport of Radioactive Materials

Duration: 8 hours
Retrain Frequency: Every 2 years

Target Audience: Employees responsible for certifying shipments of radioactive materials under DOT 49CFR and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for domestic and international air transport.

Course Content:

1. Classification & Proper Shipping Names: Understanding classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and radiation contamination limits.
2. Documentation & Variations: Learning about documentation requirements, variations, limitations, and shipping exercises.
3. Examination: Comprehensive assessment of course material.

Prerequisites: Completion of DOT/NRC Radioactive Waste Packaging, Transportation, and Disposal training with EnergySolutions approval.

Formats: Classroom and Online.