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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES INVOLVING

TRANSPORT ACCIDENT AND SOURCE MISSING

Action to be taken by driver/radiographer

1. The driver should take immediate action according to instructions given in the transport
document

2. Then put up a physical barrier and warning signs around the accident site

3. Immediately inform the RPS/RPS and provide all necessary information to him/her
4. Take further action based on advice of the RPO/RPS

Action to be taken by RPS/RPO

1. Advise the driver on further course of actions to be taken in case of emergency level 1.

2. In case of emergency level 2, request for an assistance from outside support groups nearest to

the accident site such as Fire Department and Police
3. Notify the AELB and the consignor

4. Prepare a detailed report of the incident to be submitted to the AELB