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 for road transport.
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: Amber
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Security Plan – 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 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 and ADR Training, appointment of Safety Advisers, Transport Documentation, Contingency and Emergency Plans, Procedures Supporting Consignment and Carriage, Vehicle Signage and Equipment, Transport Management System, and Training.
The inspector identified one area of non-compliance and discussed this during the inspection. This was associated with the Radiation Risk Assessment.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to RadiTech.
The inspector judged an overall rating of Green was appropriate for this inspection as legal duties were complied with, though there were minor contraventions of specific administrative requirements.
By 22 January 2024, RadiTech is required to provide ONR either with either evidence that the non-compliances have been resolved, or that an appropriate resolution plan with timescales for completion has been developed.
Resolution of the non-compliance will be tracked via a Level 4 regulatory issue.