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Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and repealing Directives 89/618/Euratom, 90/641/Euratom, 96/29/Euratom, 97/43/Euratom and 2003/122/Euratom
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1.Member States shall ensure that arrangements are made for:
(a)raising general awareness of the possible occurrence of orphan sources and associated hazards; and
(b)issuing guidance for persons who suspect or have knowledge of the presence of an orphan source on informing the competent authority and on the actions to be taken.
2.Member States shall encourage the establishment of systems aimed at detecting orphan sources in places such as large metal scrap yards and major metal scrap recycling installations where orphan sources may generally be encountered, or at significant nodal transit points, wherever appropriate.
3.Member States shall ensure that specialised technical advice and assistance is promptly made available to persons who suspect the presence of an orphan source and who are not normally involved in operations subject to radiation protection requirements. The primary aim of advice and assistance shall be the protection of workers and members of the public from radiation and the safety of the source.
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