This unit contains information that can be used to understand and respond to transportation accidents involving radioactive materials.

Unit Objectives

In this unit, you will learn about:

• Types of radioactive material shipments and associated packaging.
• Information sources available at the scene of a radioactive material accident that describe the nature of the potential hazard.
• On-scene accident response actions for the general public.

For more information on the packaging of radioactive materials, reference 49 CFR Ch.I.