Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection: March 2024
Aim of inspection
The purpose of the inspection was to review compliance of the dutyholder’s arrangements for class 7 radioactive material for road and/or rail transport
Subject(s) of inspection
- Transport (Non-nuclear) - Rating: Green
- 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: Not rated
- 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) Sub contract arrangements - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Training - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Transport documentation - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
The inspector 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, contingency plans and a comprehensive set of procedures and arrangements covering all aspects of transport.
The inspector identified two areas of non-compliance which were the radiation risk assessment and the marking and labelling of packages. These were discussed during the inspection.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals Foundation Trust at the close of the inspection.
I judged an overall inspection rating of green was appropriate for this inspection.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals Foundation Trust is required to provide to ONR either with evidence that the identified non-compliances have been resolved, or an appropriate resolution plan with timescales for completion, by the 3 May 2024. These non-compliances will be tracked to completion via a Level 4 Regulatory Issue.
I judged an overall inspection rating of green was appropriate for this inspection.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals Foundation Trust is required to provide to ONR either with evidence that the identified non-compliances have been resolved, or an appropriate resolution plan with timescales for completion, by the 3 May 2024. These non-compliances will be tracked to completion via a Level 4 Regulatory Issue.