Waterways - Leakage or Sifting of Radioactive Materials

In case of a fire, collision, or breakage involving any shipment of radioactive materials, other than materials of low specific activity, the radioactive materials must be segregated from unnecessary contact with personnel. In case of obvious leakage, or if the inside container appears to be damaged, the stowage area containing this cargo must be isolated as much as possible to prevent radioactive material from entering any person's body through contact, inhalation, or ingestion. You must not handle the leaked material or remain in the vicinity unless supervised by a qualified person. For appropriate reporting requirements, see §171.15.

The stowage area in which leakage of radioactive materials occurred must not be used for other cargo until it is decontaminated. For regulations concerning contamination control, see §176.715.

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