Transportation of radioactive material in Kentucky. Report for Oct 78-Dc 79

Shipments of radioactive materials into, within or through Kentucky were surveyed to determine the types of materials, pattern of transportation and magnitude of activity, the extent of compliance with shipping regulations, and the radiation exposure to persons handling the materials. The transported radioactive materials were categorized as (1) local delivery service, (2) air carrier, (3) nuclear pharmacy, (4) highway carriers, (5) nuclear fuel cycle. The shipments with the most numerous packages were radiopharmaceuticals. The shipments indicating the greatest volume or amount were those associated with the nuclear fuel cycle. The transportation workers whose radiation exposures were measured did not receive excessive doses from radioactive materials, but practices for reducing the radiation doses can be instituted and are discussed in the report