Singapore legislation
Regulation 16
of Radiation Protection (Transport of Radioactive Materials) Regulations
Regulation 16
Emergency response
Subregulation 1
In the event of a package of radioactive materials suffering breakage or leakage during transport, or becoming involved in a crash, wreck or fire, the relevant storage personnel in charge of or the driver of the vehicle or master of the vessel or aircraft carrying the package of radioactive materials at the time of accident or, if appropriate, the licensed carrier of the package of radioactive materials shall ensure that —
the affected place is isolated to prevent contact of any individual with any loose radioactive material and, when practicable, posting and fencing is provided;
no individual is allowed to enter or remain within the isolated place until qualified personnel are available to check radiation hazards and supervise the handling or salvage;
the consignor, the Chief Executive and all appropriate authorities are notified immediately; and
any conveyance, building, place, equipment, or part thereof, which has become contaminated as a result of the accident is decontaminated as soon as possible by qualified personnel.
Subregulation 2
Nothing contained in paragraph (1)(a) and (b) shall be construed to prevent rescue or fire fighting operations from being carried out by qualified personnel.
Subregulation 3
Any individual who may have become contaminated with radioactive materials shall be subject to appropriate control and examination measures.