Course Overview
Drivers and transport supervisors responsible for carrying radioactive packages must understand the specific requirements of the ADR/IAEA radioactive materials transport regulations. This one-day course provides practical training on labelling recognition, loading and stowage requirements, documentation, emergency procedures and regulatory obligations for the transport of radioactive packages by road.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise radioactive package labels and placards and understand their significance
- Apply correct loading, unloading and stowage procedures for radioactive packages
- Complete required transport documentation correctly
- Apply emergency procedures in the event of a package breach, fire or accident
- Understand driver obligations under ADR/national radioactive transport regulations
- Know when and how to contact emergency services and regulatory authorities
Who Should Attend
Course Outline
- Types of radioactive packages: excepted, industrial, type A, type B
- UN numbers for radioactive materials
- Package labels: categories I-White, II-Yellow, III-Yellow
- Vehicle placards and marking requirements
- Transport index and criticality safety index
- Pre-departure checks for radioactive consignments
- Loading sequence and segregation requirements
- Radiation survey of vehicle and packages
- Transport documentation: shipper's declaration, manifest
- Stowage rules: distance from crew cab, food, persons
- Securing packages during transport
- Accident and spillage response procedures
- Fire and heat exposure procedures
- Package breach: immediate driver actions
- Notification of emergency services and consignor
- Driver training certification requirements
- Practical exercises and Q&A
Why Train With First International
Qualified Trainers
Delivered by practitioners with real-world field experience in regulated industries.
Completion Record
Attendance and completion confirmation provided for all participants.
Flexible Delivery
Available in Qatar, Oman, or at your facility. Online options also available.
Regulatory Aligned
Content designed to meet applicable national and international regulatory standards.
Group Booking
Contact us for customised group sessions for 5 or more participants.
Post-Training Support
Our team remains available for follow-up questions and regulatory guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. ADR regulations require that drivers carrying radioactive materials above specific quantity thresholds receive appropriate radiation protection training.
No. This course covers radiation safety for transport and does not replace ADR driving qualification. Drivers requiring full ADR qualification should attend a certified ADR training provider.
Training should be refreshed at intervals not exceeding three years, or when there is a significant change in duties or regulations.