☣️ UN 2915 • CLASS 7
Radioactive material, Type A package, non-special form, 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 2915
Class: 7
Placard type: Radioactive
ERG: Guide 163 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 163: isolate 25m in all directions initially; if package is damaged, isolate 100m and seek expert radiological advice; no evacuation needed for undamaged packages
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Type A radioactive packageRAM Type Anon-fissile radioactive materialexcepted fissile radioactive materiallow activity radioactive material |
| Appearance | Various physical forms including solids, liquids, or gases contained in approved Type A packaging (cartons, boxes, drums). Contents may include medical isotopes, industrial sources, or laboratory materials with limited radioactivity levels. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (varies by specific radioactive material contained) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (varies by specific radioactive material contained) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (varies by specific radioactive material contained) |
| Water Reactivity | Generally no significant reaction, though depends on specific radioactive material contained |
| Extinguishing | Water spray, foam, CO2, or dry chemical may be used for fire involving packaging |
| PPE | ⚠️ Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection; radiation detection instruments should be used; avoid contact with damaged packages; SCBA recommended if package is damaged or leaking |
| Isolation | ERG 163: isolate 25m in all directions initially; if package is damaged, isolate 100m and seek expert radiological advice; no evacuation needed for undamaged packages |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
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
- Type A packages (cartons, boxes, drums, articles, etc.) identified as Type A by marking on packages or
- Type B packages, and the rarely occurring Type C packages (large and small, usually metal), contain
- The rarely occurring "Special Arrangement" shipments may be of Type A, Type B or Type C packages.
- Radioactive White-I labels indicate radiation levels outside single, isolated, undamaged packages are
- Radioactive Yellow-II and Yellow-III labeled packages have higher radiation levels. The transport index
- 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
- Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the
- 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
- 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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UN 2915 — Radioactive material, Type A package, no HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2915
Product: Radioactive material, Type A package, non-special form, non fissile or fissile-excepted
Class 7 / Radioactive / ERG 163
PPE: Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection; radiation detection instruments should be used; avoid contact with damaged packages; SCBA recommended if package is damaged or leaking
ISOLATION: ERG 163: isolate 25m in all directions initially; if package is damaged, isolate 100m and seek expert radiological advice; no evacuation needed for undamaged packages
ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO
Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING ===
UN 2915 — Radioactive material, Type A package, non-special form, non fissile or fissile-excepted
Class: 7 | Placard: Radioactive | ERG Guide: 163
Appearance: Various physical forms including solids, liquids, or gases contained in approved Type A packaging (cartons, boxes, drums). Contents may include medical isotopes, industrial sources, or laboratory materials with limited radioactivity levels.
Water Reactivity: Generally no significant reaction, though depends on specific radioactive material contained
Extinguishing: Water spray, foam, CO2, or dry chemical may be used for fire involving packaging
PPE: Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection; radiation detection instruments should be used; avoid contact with damaged packages; SCBA recommended if package is damaged or leaking
Isolation: ERG 163: isolate 25m in all directions initially; if package is damaged, isolate 100m and seek expert radiological advice; no evacuation needed for undamaged packages
— Key Hazards —
• 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
• Type A packages (cartons, boxes, drums, articles, etc.) identified as Type A by marking on packages or
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the
• Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. • Keep unauthorized personnel away.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2915 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2915 Radioactive material, Type A package, non-special form, non fissile or fissile-excepted Cls7 ERG163 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2915SMS / 160 CHAR
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions. Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2915
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FAQ
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 Type A packages (cartons, boxes, drums, articles, etc.) identified as Type A by marking on packages or Type B packages, and the rarely occurring Type C packages (large and small, usually metal), contain The rarely occurring "Special Arrangement" shipments may be of Type A, Type B or Type C packages. Radioactive White-I labels indicate radiation levels outside single, isolated, undamaged packages are Radioactive Yellow-II and Yellow-III labeled packages have higher radiation levels. The transport index Some radioactive materials cannot be detected by commonly available instruments.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection; radiation detection instruments should be used; avoid contact with damaged packages; SCBA recommended if package is damaged or leaking
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 163 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
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.