New Zealand Legislation: Regulations
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Schedule 2 |
(1) In this schedule radiation warning symbol means the symbol set out below, subject to such variations as to colour and size as are hereinafter permitted.
This is the internationally accepted symbol used to indicate the presence of ionising radiation and radioactive material. The areas shown here as black are also sometimes coloured magenta or purple, and any of the three colourings are acceptable under these regulations except for the labels described in clause 2, for which black must be used. The symbol may be made any size by varying the size of the units of length indicated in the diagram, one unit being one-twentieth of the required diameter.
(1) The label required by regulation 4(2)(a)(i) shall bear the radiation warning symbol in black on a white background and, subject to subclause (2) of this clause, it shall have an outer diameter of at least 20 mm. It shall also bear:
(a) the words “RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL”
in letters not less than 3 mm high; and
(b) the words “Exempt from Radiation Protection legislation except for labelling and manner of disposal when discarded”
in letters large enough to be easily legible; and
(c) a statement of the nature and activity of the radioactive material and the date on which the activity was that so specified.
(2) Where the outer container is not large enough to bear a label as required by subclause (1), the size of the label may be reduced, but the outer container shall be large enough to bear a label of dimensions one-half of those required by subclause (1).
(1) Every container, in which radioactive material (other than radioactive material to which regulation 4 applies) is stored or used, shall bear a clearly visible label on each of two opposite sides consisting of the radiation warning symbol, with an outside diameter of not less than 40 mm, together with the words, in lettering at least 5 mm high, “CAUTION—RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL”
. Each such container shall also bear a clearly legible label stating the kind of radioactive material in the container, and its activity at a stated time. The colouring of the radiation warning symbol shall be black, magenta, or purple, on a yellow background. If any container of radioactive material is not large enough to bear such a label, it shall be stored in an outer container which bears such a label.
The warning sign required by subclause (2) of regulation 12 shall be erected at each entrance or door or other point of access to the place in which the radioactive material is stored or used so that it is clearly visible to any person before he can gain access to the radioactive material. The sign shall bear the radiation warning symbol with an overall diameter of not less than 100 mm. Its colour shall be black, magenta, or purple, on a yellow background. The sign shall also bear the words “CAUTION—RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL”
in letters at least 5 mm high.
At any entrance to, or door of, or other point of access to, a controlled area a sign must be erected in such a manner that it is clearly visible to any person entering or attempting to enter that controlled area. The sign must bear the radiation warning symbol with an overall diameter not less than 100 mm and must be black, magenta, or purple, on a yellow background. The sign must bear in letters not less than 5 mm high the wording “CAUTION—CONTROLLED AREA”
and the words “ENTRY PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH THE AUTHORITY OF (Name or Names of Licensee/Radiation Safety Officer)”
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Nothing in the preceding provisions of this schedule shall operate to relieve a licensee, owner, or other person using or possessing a radioactive material or an irradiating apparatus from any obligation imposed on him by these regulations or otherwise by law to give such warnings and advice to any person as will assist that person to avoid or limit his exposure to radiation.
