Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection
- November 2023
Aim of inspection
The purpose of the inspection was to review compliance of the dutyholder’s arrangements for class 7 radioactive material, covering consignor and consignee 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: 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: Green
- 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: Green
Key findings, inspector’s opinions and reasons for judgement made
The inspectors identified a number of examples of the dutyholder meeting relevant good practice in reducing risk to levels that are ALARP, including, suitable IRR17 registration, notification & consent, appropriate local rules, emergency plans and a comprehensive set of procedures and arrangements covering all aspects of transport.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to Gilligan Engineering Services Ltd at the close of the inspection.
We judged an overall inspection rating of green was appropriate for this inspection.