What does the Transport Index indicate?

What does the Transport Index indicate?

• A. classification by radiation level
• B. indication of package's radiation levels
• C. weight of the package
• D. color-coding scheme

Answer: (B)

Transport Index tells you how much radiation is being emitted from the package in terms of external exposure. It’s a numeric value assigned to shipments of radioactive material that reflects the external dose rate at a distance from the package, typically at 1 meter. This value guides how the package must be handled, labeled, and transported, and it helps determine routing, stowage, and required protective measures. It does not indicate the package’s weight, nor is it a color-coding scheme; those are separate aspects of transport safety.

Transport Index tells you how much radiation is being emitted from the package in terms of external exposure. It’s a numeric value assigned to shipments of radioactive material that reflects the external dose rate at a distance from the package, typically at 1 meter. This value guides how the package must be handled, labeled, and transported, and it helps determine routing, stowage, and required protective measures. It does not indicate the package’s weight, nor is it a color-coding scheme; those are separate aspects of transport safety.