The DOT regulation at 49 C.F.R. §172.403 requires shippers to affix RADIOACTIVE

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The DOT regulation at 49 C.F.R. §172.403 requires shippers to affix RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-III labels to a package having a transport index greater than 10 when the maximum radiation level at any point on the surface is greater than 2 mSv/h but less than or equal to 10 mSv/h. Are shippers required to affix RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-III labels to a package having a transport index greater than 10 if the maximum radiation level on its surface is measured to be 13 mrem/min? Yes, or No? 1) __________. What is 13 mrem/min in mSv/hr? 2) __________

Explanation / Answer

1) The shipper requirement for afizing radioactive yellow label needed = Yes

2) Conversion

13 mrem/min = 7.8 mSv/h

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