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.