Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973)RegulationsGroup I to IV Hazardous Substances RegulationsGroup IV Hazardous SubstancesRegulations relating to Group IV Hazardous SubstancesChapter 3 : Conditions Relating to Activities with regard to Group IV Hazardous Substances5. General responsibilities of holder |
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| a) | In addition to any specific responsibility assigned to a holder in terms of these regulations, and any other applicable condition (if any) that the Director-General may prescribe in an authority as a condition in a Particular case, the holder of an authority shall be responsible for the entire extent of radiation protection with regard to a Group IV hazardous substance in respect of which he holds an authority. |
| b) | Without derogating from the generality of paragraph (a), such responsibility shall pertain to any facet that may reasonably be included under radiation protection and shall include— |
| i) | efficient organisation for protection and continuous meticulous care with regard to optimum working methods, particularly with regard to routine matters; |
| ii) | technical surveys to ensure the reliability and general technical excellence of equipment, premises and interlocks; |
| iii) | that all persons who handle or work with a Group IV hazardous substance that is under the control of a holder be fully informed of the health and safety measures and user guidelines that are applicable to such substance; and |
| iv) | that, in the case of fire, floods and similar emergencies on the premises of a holder, the relevant local authority, the South African Police and any other authority or person or organisation that performs clearing-up or protection work be warned of the dangers associated with the Group IV hazardous substance that is under the control of the holder and be advised accordingly. |