The obligation
People responsible for security enhanced radioactive sources must take special protective measures, comply with security plans and undergo a prescribed identity check.
Security enhanced sources are high activity radioactive sources that could cause serious harm to people and the environment if accessed by an unauthorised person or someone with malicious intent. Individuals who deal with these sources must comply with security plans and undergo an identity check in accordance with the Requirements for identity checks published by the EPA.
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- People responsible for security enhanced radioactive sources must take special protective measures, comply with security plans and undergo a prescribed identity check.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Security of security enhanced radioactive sources is a WHS requirement set out in Radiation Control Act 1990 (NSW). The relevant provision is Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990 (NSW).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Security of security enhanced radioactive sources is a WHS obligation under Radiation Control Act 1990 (NSW). In short, People responsible for security enhanced radioactive sources must take special protective measures, comply with security plans and undergo a prescribed identity check.
What changed recently?
Security of security enhanced radioactive sources was last updated on 9 October 2026.
