Abnormal incidents
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The responsible party must prepare for abnormal incidents in the use of radiation. Furthermore, there must be procedures for responding to abnormal incidents.
Preparing for abnormal incidents
Preparations must be made in advance for abnormal incidents in the use of radiation.
Responding to abnormal incidents
The response to abnormal incidents must be quick.
Reporting abnormal incidents
Any abnormal incidents must be reported to the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority without delay.
Radiation source in scrap metal
Scrap metal may contain radioactive substances or equipment that contains a radiation source.