Planning and Preparing for Emergency Response to Transport Accidents Involving Radioactive Material (Paperback, Illustrated edition)

This Safety Guide provides guidance on various aspects of emergency planning and preparedness for dealing effectively and safely with transport accidents involving radioactive material, including the assignment of responsibilities. It reflects the requirements specified in Safety Standards Series No. TS-R-l (ST-1, Revised), Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. 1996 Edition (Revised) (2000), and those of Safety Series No. 115, International Basic Safety Standards for Protection against Ionizing Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation Sources (1996). It supersedes Safety Series No. 87, Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness for Transport Accidents Involving Radioactive Material (1988).