Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
- March 2023
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 and carrier 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: Green
- 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: Amber
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Security Plan – Rating: Green
- 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 reviewed a range of topics and identified a number of examples of the dutyholder meeting relevant good practice in reducing risk to levels that are ALARP, including Radiation Awareness Training, Security and Contingency/Emergency plans and Transport Documentation.
Conclusion
The inspector identified three non-compliance and discussed this during the inspection, relating to Radiation Risk Assessments, Emergency Plans and Security Plans.
These non-compliances should be rectified by the 12th May 2023