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submitted application for approval of Classification which are frequently transported for field job. Further
Designation of radioactive sources. AERB officers all the IR facilities were directed that, during transport
witnessed the testing of classification of Ru-eye plaque of Industrial gamma radiography exposure devices
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source. Based on review of application along with the (IGRED), the facility shall ensure that the IGREDs are
test results, AERB issued approval of Classification anchored to the vehicle (e.g. with metal chain and pad
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Designation to Ru-eye plaque. lock). Similarly, during storage the IGREDs shall be
suitably anchored.
(ii) Strengthening Control over Movement of
Devices Containing Radioactive Sources The above action was initiated to minimize the
chances of mishandling of radioactive sources, in case
Based on lessons learnt from recent incidences of of loss of equipment or container in the public domain.
loss/theft of radiation sources during movement, AERB The warning sign will serve as a supplementary to the
directed all well-logging and industrial radiography radioactive symbol (trefoil) for warning to the public to
(IR) facilities to affix legible and durable radiation keep away, if such device (containing radiation source)
warning sign (trefoil symbol with radiation hazard is found in the public domain.
caution ENGRAVED in ENGLISH, HINDI and Local
Language) and institute details (engraved on a steel tag) The sketches of the Warning Sign and Metallic tag
on the container / devices having radioactive sources are as shown below.

RADIATION WARNING SIGN METALLIC TAG

(Following to be engraved)

Name of the institution & City:
Contact no.:

Warning: This container contains RADIOACTIVE
material. If found DO NOT OPEN. Please inform to
the above address or inform nearby police station.

CAUTION: RADIATION, KEEP AWAY

सावधान: ववविरण, दूर रविये ।

LOCAL Language:

Radiography device
with Legible and
Durable Radiation
Warning Sign

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