SCHEDULE 23Radioactive substances activities

PART 5F1The control of high-activity and other sources

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SECTION 2Advice and assistance in relation to orphan sources

Advice and assistance in respect of orphan sources4

1

The relevant person must ensure that specialised technical advice and assistance is promptly made available to persons who—

a

are not normally involved in operations subject to radiation protection requirements, and

b

suspect the presence of an orphan source.

2

The relevant person must ensure that the primary aim of such advice and assistance is—

a

the safety of the source, and

b

protecting the public and workers from radiation.

3

The relevant person means—

a

in relation to the protection of workers, the Secretary of State;

b

in relation to the protection of the public (other than workers)—

i

in England, the Secretary of State;

ii

in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.