Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection: June 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 - Consignee Duties - Rating: Green
- Transport - Consignor Duties - Rating: Green
- Transport - Dangerous Goods Safety Advice - Rating: Green
- Transport - Emergency/Contingency Planning and Testing - Rating: Green
- Transport - Management Systems - Rating: Green
- Transport - Package Maintenance and Operation - Rating: Green
- Transport - Radiation Protection Advisor - Rating: Green
- Transport - Radiation Protection Programme - Rating: Green
- Transport - Radiation Risk Assessment - Rating: Green
- Transport - Security - Rating: Not rated
- Transport - Training and Competence - 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 and consent, appropriate local rules, contingency plans and a comprehensive set of procedures and arrangements covering all aspects of transport.
The inspector identified one area of non-compliance relating to the radiation risk assessment; this was discussed during the inspection.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to the dutyholder at the close of the inspection.
I judged an overall inspection rating of green was appropriate for this inspection as relevant good practice was generally met, with only minor shortfalls identified, when compared with appropriate benchmarks.
Expro North Sea Limited 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 30 September 2024. The 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 as relevant good practice was generally met, with only minor shortfalls identified, when compared with appropriate benchmarks.
Expro North Sea Limited 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 30 September 2024. The non-compliances will be tracked to completion via a Level 4 Regulatory Issue.