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Transport of radioactive material (1992)

Author	IAEA
Date	December 1992
Classification	6.01.8.00/03 (TRANSPORTS - GENERAL)
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Introduction

The use of hazardous materials is commonplace in modem society. The movement
of these hazardous materials over land, sea, or air is a matter of serious consideration
worldwide as world trade in chemicals and other goods that carry risks continues to
expand. Transport of any kind can be dangerous ... most people have experienced the
trauma of a highway accident. Incidents during transport can result in injury or death
of transport workers, passengers or bystanders whether hazardous materials or just
consumer goods are being transported.

Generally, the public is unaware of the potential for danger in the transport of
hazardous goods. When an accident involving such goods occurs-whether or not
it results in injury, loss of life, or pollution to the environment-there are calls
for more stringent regulations; but the public knows little about the national and
international rules and regulations that already exist.

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