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Cardiff University (PETIC Hospital Site) Transport - Inspection ID: 52813

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 transport, covering consignor duties.

Subject(s) of inspection

  • Transport - Consignor Duties - Rating: Green
  • Transport - Dangerous Goods Safety Advice - Rating: Green
  • Transport - Emergency/Contingency Planning and Testing - Rating: Green
  • Transport - Incidents, Events and Reporting processes - 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 - Training and Competence - Rating: Green

Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made

The inspector identified examples of the dutyholder meeting relevant good practice in reducing risk to levels that are ALARP, including Local Rules, Radiation Awareness Training, Radiation risk assessments, Contingency/Emergency plans and Transport Documentation.
 
I identified no legal non-compliances 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 - no formal action’ was appropriate for this inspection.