Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
- February 2024
Aim of inspection
The purpose of the inspection was to review compliance of the dutyholder’s arrangements for class 7 radioactive material for road transport, covering consignor duties.
Subject(s) of inspection
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Appropriate management system - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Contingency plans in accordance with IRR Reg 13 - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor subsection 1.8.3 ADR - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Designation of Controlled or supervised areas Reg 17 IRR17 - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Emergency arrangements - Rating: Not rated
- Transport (Non-nuclear) IRR17 Regulation 19 additional requirements - Rating: Not rated
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Local rules Reg 18 IRR17 - Rating: Not rated
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Radiation Protection Adviser Reg 14 IRR17 - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Radiation Risk Assessment Reg 8 of IRR 17 - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Security Plan - Rating: Not rated
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Sub contract arrangements - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Training - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Transport documentation - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Vehicle Requirements Part 8 - Rating: Not rated
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
The inspector identified a number of examples of the dutyholder meeting relevant good practice in reducing risk to levels that are ALARP, including Radiation Risk Assessment, Radiation Awareness Training, Contingency plans and Transport Documentation.
The inspector identified one non-compliance and discussed this during the inspection, relating to Dangerous Goods Safety Advice.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to the dutyholder at the close of the inspection.
I judged an overall inspection rating of Green was appropriate for this inspection as there were no significant shortfalls identified in the delivery of safety.
The dutyholder is required to provide ONR either with evidence that the identified non-compliance has been resolved, or an appropriate resolution plan with timescales for completion, by 18 March 2024. The non-compliance will be tracked to completion via a level 4 regulatory issue.