Module 6


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Description The sixth module goes into more detail about how the packaging used for radiological material plays an important role in protecting the public from the hazards of the material. The responder needs to both understand and appreciate that radioactive material is shipped under the most stringent controls in the industry. What this means to you is the most important aspect of this module.
Length 9:25
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Supplemental Material Type A Package Testing

Type B Package Testing

Rail Crash Test Video

Truck Crash Test Video

Links U. S. Department of Energy/Sandia National Lab web site on package safety.