AMC Konsult AB
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The new Evtram program is now finalized and ready for use at the IAEA. The evaluation version of the Transport Event Electronic Data Form (Evtram Reporter) is available for download.
EVTRAM - THE IAEA DATABASE ON EVENTS IN THE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PURPOSE The Transport Event Data Form is used to report
transport events to the IAEA for inclusion in its database on Events in the
Transport of Radioactive Material (EVTRAM) DEFINITION OF AN EVENT In general, a transport event is a transport
accident or incident involving radioactive material in which a shipment is
mislaid or misdirected, or a package or conveyance is damaged, or a package is
incorrectly assembled, or the package is lost or destroyed.
The definition also covers packages whose contents are wrong, or have
become lost or released, as well as shipments involving administrative errors
which may be significant enough to be reported. REPORTABLE EVENTS The objective of the database is to collect
information that is useful in determining the effectiveness of the Transport
Regulations and thereby allow full use to be made of any lessons learned as a
result of events. Thus, reportable
events are those in which the safety functions of a package have been disturbed,
possibly affecting people, property and the environment.
This includes any event that happens between the time that the package is
presented for transport and the time it is accepted by the consignee.
An event that occurs during or after the package is loaded on the vehicle
should be included. Events that
happen during in-transit storage and handling are also to be included.
If, on opening the package, significant discrepancies are found in the
form of missing components, internal leakage, etc.., this should be reported.
Events involving portable equipment that contain radioactive material,
such as radiography devices and density gauges being transported to and from the
job site should also be included. Judgment will be required on whether or
not to include certain events. On
occasion, packages are reported to be leaking, but closer inspection reveals
that the liquid didn't originate from or affect the package. On the other hand, if the outer surface of the package is
constructed of cardboard and it was found to be wet when it shouldn't have been,
some judgment would be necessary on whether it should be considered an event for
inclusion. Problems that are
initially reported, but later found to be false would not normally be included.
In such a case, the reporting Member State should inform the IAEA
accordingly. Likewise, events that happen during transport that is outside
the domain of the standard transport regulations should not be included. In general, events solely affecting
"excepted packages" should not be included, unless the Member State
making the submission believes that it is a matter of interest to other Member
States. Routine inclusion of events
involving excepted packages, where the risk is minimal and the controls are
limited, could unfairly affect any analyses and lead to wrong conclusions.
Examples of this are smoke detectors and surge voltage protectors, which
are transported by the millions with negligible effects. REPORTING FREQUENCY In order to avoid an excessive amount of work
piling up at, say, the end of a year Member States are requested to submit data
as May become available. At the
latest, an event should be reported in the September of the 2nd calendar year
after it has occurred. DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION Member States providing inputs on events can
stipulate restriction on the release of specific data.
Provided no restrictions are imposed, the IAEA will circulate relevant
reports and summaries to those furnishing data.
It is therefore requested that as much as possible of the first part of
the data event form be completed; it is rarely expected that the report form
will be fully completed. GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING THE FORM The terminology used in the form is according to
Safety Series No. 6, the IAEA's Regulations for the Safe Transport of
Radioactive Material.
The EVTRAM program and the EVTRAM Reporter has been developed by AMC Konsult AB.
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