☣️ UN 2912 • CLASS 7
Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-I), non fissile or fissile-excepted
Placard: Radioactive. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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UN 2912
Class: 7
Placard type: Radioactive
ERG: Guide 162 (check current ERG)
Verify shipping papers and exact product details; use ERG Guide 162 for initial actions and isolation/evacuation guidance.
Common hazards (high level)
- Radiation presents minimal risk to transport workers, emergency response personnel and the public
- Undamaged packages are safe. Contents of damaged packages may cause higher external radiation
- Low radiation hazard when material is inside container. If material is released from package or bulk
- Some material may be released from packages during accidents of moderate severity but risks to people
- Released radioactive materials or contaminated objects usually will be visible if packaging fails.
- Some exclusive use shipments of bulk and packaged materials will not have RADIOACTIVE labels.
- Some packages may have a RADIOACTIVE label and a second hazard label. The second hazard is usually
- Some radioactive materials cannot be detected by commonly available instruments.
First actions (field-minded)
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not
- Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the priority
- Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Detain or isolate uninjured persons or equipment suspected to be contaminated; delay decontamination and
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 25 meters (75 feet) in all directions.
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet).
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MAYDAY / HAZMAT QUICK NOTE UN 2912 — Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-I), non fissile or fissile-excepted Class: 7 | Placard: Radioactive ERG: Guide 162 (check current ERG) FIRST ACTIONS: use SOP/SOG + ERG; stage upwind; isolate; deny entry; request Hazmat.
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FAQ
A UN/NA number is a four-digit identifier used in transport markings and placards to help identify hazardous materials for emergency response.
No. This page is a training/quick-reference aid. Always consult the current ERG and follow your SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Common locations include placards, orange panels, shipping papers, SDS documents, container markings, rail car/vehicle IDs, and facility signage.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles. This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.