What is clearly needed is some unambiguous advice/guidance from the appropriate government agencies (NRPB, HSE, CAA etc) as to the risks involved and how they should be managed. Further, as to exactly how these risks will be managed/enforced under existing legislation.
Until there is some clarity from the centre then continued discussion/debate will just muddy the waters further and heap more confusion on confusion. Guidance from BAPC, HAA etc etc is all well and good, but it needs to accurately reflect both the science and the regulatory codes.
Sorry to sound pedantic but the issue has been addressed (several times); as posted before, BAPC clearly started to address the issue in October 2001 and some organisations and individuals have acted and taken the recognised appropriate steps i.e. you register, obtain a licence and seek external guidance.
Failure for an organisation / trader to comply can result in an enforcement notice; a hefty fine; and potentially expensive disposal costs. As for an individual – I admit that’s possibly a grey area.
As suggested by GASYD try contacting BAPC for a copy of their ‘Don’t Panic’ documentation. http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showpost.php?p=1532956&postcount=43 This will provide quantifiable figures and data.
The legislation is constantly evolving (nature of this government) with new aspects coming into the equation i.e. IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (TS-R-1) – The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009.
The implications of such legislation have to be expertly evaluated and advice sought for events like Aeroboots and Cockpit-Fest; this is something that I have been actively involved with this week.
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