Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
April 2025
Aim of inspection
The purpose of the inspection was to review compliance of the duty holder’s arrangements for class 7 radioactive material for road and/or rail transport.
Subject(s) of inspection
- Transport - Incidents, Events and Reporting processes - Rating: Green
- Transport - Management Systems - Rating: Amber
- 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.
The inspector identified one area of non-compliance which related to management systems. This was discussed during the inspection.
Conclusion
The inspection findings were presented to OBS at the close of the inspection.
I judged an overall inspection rating of green was appropriate for this inspection. Relevant good practice was generally met, with only minor administrative shortfalls identified when compared against appropriate benchmarks.
OBS is required to provide to ONR either with evidence that the identified non-compliance has been resolved, or an appropriate resolution plan with timescales for completion, by the 29 August 2025. The non-compliance will be tracked to completion via a Level 4 Regulatory Issue.