ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

This Safety Guide has been prepared to assist persons in meeting their responsibilities under the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2008) (the Transport Code ) in relation to the transport of radioactive material by road, rail or those waterways not covered by the Maritime legislation.

The Safety Guide complements the Transport Code and although the Guide does not have any extra mandatory requirements, it provides advice and guidance on good radiation protection practice and meeting the requirements of the Transport Code.

Download the Safety Guide in PDF

RPS No. 2.1 - Safety Guide for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (PDF 608k)
(Updated to include Errata (PDF 21k) issued 29 October 2008)

Printed Copies

Printed copies of this Safety Guide are available for purchase directly from ARPANSA at a cost of $16.50 per copy (includes GST and postage).

Order Form

Download the Radiation Protection Series Order Form (PDF 48kb) to purchase publications in the Radiation Protection Series.

Declaration Form

Use this version of the  Road/Rail/Marine Consignor's Declaration for Dangerous Goods - Class 7 Radioactive Material (PDF 69k) to print and complete by hand.

Use this version of the  "Type and print" version of Consignor's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (PDF 101k) to complete electronically then print.

Competent Authorities

List of Australian Competent Authorities for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (PDF 21k)
(Updated 16 May 2008)

Public Consultation Documents

• Draft Safety Guide for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2008 ) - (PDF 501k) - (May 2008)
• Summary of Submissions and Responses - (PDF 53k)

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