Singapore legislation
Regulation 24
of Radiation Protection (Transport of Radioactive Materials) Regulations
Regulation 24
Requirements relating to transport of sealed source to or from field site
The following requirements shall be complied with when any sealed source is transported to or from a field site —
the source container shall meet the relevant requirements specified in Parts II, III, IV, VI, VII and VIII for a package containing the same radioactive material in the same quantity and form;
the source container shall be provided with a locking device, and the container and any radiation shield shall be kept locked in the closed position at all times during transport;
the source container shall be secured to the conveyance to prevent any accidental shift under conditions normally incident to transport;
at any time during transport —
the average radiation level at 5 cm from the surface of the container shall not exceed 0.2 mSv/h and the maximum radiation level shall not exceed 1 mSv/h;
the average radiation level at one metre from the centre of the source shall not exceed 0.02 mSv/h and the maximum radiation level shall not exceed 0.1 mSv/h; and
the radiation level shall not exceed 0.02 mSv/h at any place occupied by any individual in the conveyance unless such individual is provided with a personal monitoring device;
the conveyance carrying the source shall —
have a placard in the form and of the colour and size shown in Figure 6 of the Fifth Schedule securely attached to each of the 2 external lateral walls, and such placards shall be removed or covered when the source is no longer carried in the conveyance while the conveyance is in a public place;
carry no individual less than 18 years of age; and
carry no individual unconnected with the transport or use of the source without the prior approval of the Chief Executive;
a competent and responsible individual shall continuously accompany the sealed source at all times during transport; and
the outer container of the sealed source shall have firmly attached a metal plate which shall be as large as practicable and durably and clearly marked with the following information:
the name, address and telephone number of the licensee concerned; and
the nature and activity of the radioactive contents at a specified date.