Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection: April 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 - Carrier Duties - Rating: Green
- Transport - Dangerous Goods Safety Advice - Rating: Green
- Transport - Emergency/Contingency Planning and Testing - Rating: Green
- Transport - Management Systems - Rating: Green
- Transport - Radiation Protection Advisor - Rating: Green
- Transport - Radiation Protection Programme - Rating: Green
- Transport - Radiation Risk Assessment - Rating: Amber
- Transport - Training and Competence - 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, appropriate management systems, contingency plans and comprehensive arrangements covering all aspects of transport.
The inspector identified two areas of non-compliance which were related to the radiation risk assessment, local rules and radiation protection supervisor. These were discussed during the inspection.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to Tyson H Burridge Ltd 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 administrative shortfalls identified, when compared with appropriate benchmarks.
Tyson H Burridge Ltd 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 28 August 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 administrative shortfalls identified, when compared with appropriate benchmarks.
Tyson H Burridge Ltd 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 28 August 2024. The non-compliances will be tracked to completion via a Level 4 Regulatory Issue.