Order No. 38 on instructions relating to cases of accident during transportation of radioactive materials. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Regulation Date Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Radiation Hazardous substances Transport/storage Geographical area Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Abstract For the pupose of the present Order an ”accident” means occurrence during transportation leading to the loss of control over radioactive materials that may produce radiation impact exceeding the established norms and standards upon human beings and the environment. The Order distinguishes between high and low hazards accidents. High hazard accidents mostly happen during the transportation of radioactive material. In case of accident, the driver, accompanying personnel or emergency intervention squads , shall have as priority objective the prevention of harmful effects on human beings and the environment. Full text Ukrainian Website www.rada.kiev.ua References - Legislation Implements Law No. 39/95-VR on the utilization of nuclear energy and radiation safety. Legislation | Ukraine | 1995 (1999) Keyword: Basic legislation, Nuclear energy, Radiation, Environmental audit, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX