Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
- February 2024
Aim of inspection
The purpose of the inspection was to review compliance of the University of Liverpool's arrangements for class 7 radioactive material for road transport, covering consignor, consignee and carrier duties.
Subject(s) of inspection
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Appropriate management system - Rating: Green
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Contingency plans in accordance with IRR Reg 13 - Rating: Amber
- 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) 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: Not rated
- Transport (Non-nuclear) Sub contract arrangements - 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 University of Liverpool (UoL) meeting relevant good practice in reducing risk to levels that are ALARP, including appropriate appointment of Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers and Radiation Protection Advisers, Local Rules, awareness and refresher training for drivers and other staff involved in the transport of radioactive material and transport documentation.
The inspector identified two areas of non-compliance and discussed these during the inspection. These were associated with the Radiation Risk Assessment for transport and Contingency plans.
The inspector identified two areas of non-compliance and discussed these during the inspection. These were associated with the Radiation Risk Assessment for transport and Contingency plans.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to The University of Liverpool at the close of the inspection.
I judged an overall inspection rating of green was appropriate for this inspection as there were no significant shortfalls identified in the delivery of safety.
The University of Liverpool is required to provide ONR either with evidence that the two identified non-compliances have been resolved, or an appropriate resolution plan with timescales for completion, by the 2 March 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 there were no significant shortfalls identified in the delivery of safety.
The University of Liverpool is required to provide ONR either with evidence that the two identified non-compliances have been resolved, or an appropriate resolution plan with timescales for completion, by the 2 March 2024. The non-compliances will be tracked to completion via a level 4 regulatory issue.