| Record | Retention period | |--------|------------------| | Dose records (workers) | 30 years | | Leak test results | 5 years | | Survey meter calibration | 5 years | | Training certificates | 5 years | | Incident reports | 10 years |

In the bustling industrial and medical hub of Singapore, the use of ionising radiation is ubiquitous. From the sterile corridors of Mount Elizabeth Hospital conducting CT scans to the fabrication floors of Jurong’s oil refineries using density gauges, radioactive sources and irradiating apparatus are vital tools.

However, with great utility comes great responsibility. Under the purview of the National Environment Agency (NEA) and specifically enforced by the Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Group (RPNSG) , any entity possessing, storing, or using radiation generators or radioactive materials must operate under a stringent licence.

The cornerstone of compliance is the Radiation Protection Plan (RPP) . This is not merely a dusty document for auditors; it is a dynamic, living protocol that demonstrates how your organisation adheres to the Radiation Protection Act (Chapter 262) and its regulations.

This article provides a detailed, clause-by-clause template and guide for drafting an RPP specific to Singapore’s legal and operational environment.

Company Name: [Insert Company Name]
License/Registration No.: [Insert NEA License No.]
Premises Address: [Insert Full Address]
Date of Issue: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Revision No.: [1.0]

The Mindset.

A shield is useless if the person holding it doesn't know how to use it.

The Feedback Loop.

A plan is a living document, not a static PDF.

| Activity | Licence/Approval Required | Validity | |----------|--------------------------|-----------| | Keep/use irradiating apparatus | NEA Licence for Irradiating Apparatus | 1–2 years | | Keep/use radioactive materials | NEA Licence for Radioactive Materials | 1–2 years | | Transport of radioactive materials | NEA Transport Approval | Per shipment |

Attach copy of valid NEA licence(s) as Appendix A.