Singapore legislation
Regulation 67
of Radiation Protection (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2023
Regulation 67
Implementation of intervention
Subregulation 1
Every licensee and every approved person must ensure that the protective actions or remedial actions aimed at reducing or averting accidental exposure are only undertaken when they are justified, taking into account health, social and economic factors.
Subregulation 2
The form, scale and duration of any justified intervention must be optimised so as to produce the maximum net benefit under the prevailing social and economic circumstances.
Subregulation 3
Without limiting the requirements of regulation 72, every licensee and approved person must promptly notify the Director‑General when an accidental situation requiring intervention has arisen or is expected to arise and must keep the Director‑General informed of —
the current situation and its expected evolution;
the measures taken to terminate the accident and to protect employees, workers and members of the public; and
the exposures that have been incurred and that are expected to be incurred.