59Faults or defects

59 Faults or defects

59 Faults or defects

(1) This section applies to a person responsible for regulated material who becomes aware that a fault or defect exists, or may exist, in—

(a) ionising radiation apparatus for which the person is responsible, or

(b) a sealed source device for which the person is responsible.

(2) The person responsible for the regulated material must—

(a) immediately investigate the actual or possible fault or defect and, if necessary, ensure the ionising radiation apparatus or sealed source device is removed, replaced or repaired, and

(b) as soon as practicable after, but within 7 days of, becoming aware of the actual or possible fault or defect, inform all persons who may have been exposed to a level of radiation greater than would normally be received from the apparatus or device if it were in faultless condition of the person’s possible exposure.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—250 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—500 penalty units.

(3) A person is not required to comply with a requirement under this section if another person responsible for the regulated material has complied with the requirement.