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

Page last updated: 24 June 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) 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 a comprehensive proactive inspection of the radiotherapy department. This identified concerns around the management, investigation and recording of incidents (8[4]), and guidelines regarding the authorization of exposures by operators (11[5]).

Result

The employer submitted evidence and was deemed to comply with this Notice on 11 March 2024.