What term describes hazards associated with transporting radioactive material?

• A. Radioactive Hazards
• B. Chemical Hazards
• C. Biological Hazards
• D. Explosive Hazards

Answer: (A)

Hazards of transporting radioactive material are radiological hazards. This term captures the risks arising from ionizing radiation, including external exposure to people and the environment and potential contamination if a package is damaged. Managing these hazards relies on proper packaging and labeling, shielding, keeping a safe distance, and limiting exposure time, all guided by regulatory dose limits and transport rules. While chemical, biological, or explosive hazards describe other types of danger, they do not describe the radiation risk inherent to moving radioactive materials.