Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
- February 2023
Aim of inspection
The purpose of the inspection was to review Murray Rix (Northern) Ltd’s arrangements associated with the road transport of radioactive material. ONR carried out this inspection at Murray Rix (Northern) Ltd on 09/02/2023.
Subject(s) of inspection
The chosen inspection sample included:
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Training
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Appropriate management system
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Vehicle Requirements Part 8
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Contingency plans in accordance with IRR Reg 13
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Local rules Reg 18 IRR17
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Transport documentation
Key findings, inspector’s opinions and reasons for judgement made
The inspector sampled the arrangements deployed by MURRAY RIX (NORTHERN) LTD for the safe transport of radioactive materials, including the associated arrangements for protecting workers against the effects of ionising radiations and reducing risks as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). The inspector compared relevant statutory requirements with both prescribed arrangements and actual practice.
The compliance inspection of Murray Rix (Northern) Ltd found no matters that warrant further intervention for a number of years,unless their circumstances change or there is an incident.
During the inspection, the inspector also suggested certain improvements to transport practices that would be prudent for Murray Rix (Northern) Ltd to consider.
Conclusion
This is a company carrying out low risk radiological activities. Their practices reflected the size of the company, and are compliant with their legal duties.
I believe this company to be low risk, and unless circumstances change or there is an incident do not require a compliance inspection for five years.