Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
Aim of inspection
The purpose of the inspection was to review Fugro GeoServices Ltd.'s arrangements for class 7 radioactive material for road transport, covering consignee, carrier and 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) Emergency arrangements - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Local rules Reg 18 IRR17 - Rating: Green
- 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) Training - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Transport documentation - Rating: Amber
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Vehicle Requirements Part 8 - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
The inspector reviewed a range of topics and identified a number of examples of Fugro GeoServices Ltd. meeting relevant good practice in reducing risk to levels that are ALARP. These included radioactive material safety awareness training for relevant staff, and properly equipped vehicles available for the carriage of radioactive material. Two non-compliances were identified during the inspection.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to Fugro GeoServices Ltd. at the close of the inspection. Two non-compliances were identified. I judged an overall inspection rating of Amber was appropriate for this inspection.