IR(ME)R enforcement notice summary: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (February 2024)

Location

Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Enforcement type

Improvement Notice

Date notice served

01 February 2024

Breach

On and/or before 23 January 2024, the employer was found in breach of regulations 8(4)(a)(ii), 8(4)(a)(iii) and 11(5).

Description

An Improvement Notice was issued to the employer under Section 21 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 following a planned comprehensive inspection of the radiotheraoy service. This identified concerns around the investigation of radiation incidents and the guidelines for the authorisation of exposures by operators.

Compliance deadline

28 March 2024

Result

Ongoing.