Radioactive Materials

The Trusted Choice for the
Carriage of Radioactive Goods since 1988

Furnells has been transporting Radioactive Materials since 1988 and have long been a trusted choice for different industry sectors including energy, defence and medical.

As the nuclear sector is a highly regulated industry we are regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). Our last inspection in October 23 gave us a green rating across all areas of compliance for the transport of nuclear waste. We have also been part of the Nuclear Waste Services framework Agreement since April 2015.

Our management systems provide clear safety and procedure guidelines and incorporate instructions and training, movement and transport plans as well as emergency and contingency arrangements.

We have our own ‘in-house’ Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA), fully accredited since 1999, managing risk and monitoring compliance of the legal requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods. We also have a qualified ‘in-house’ Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) supported by an external Radiation Protection Advisor at Aurora. These roles ensure we are limiting radioactive exposure to our drivers and to the public.

Our driving team are trained and qualified under ADR regulations in Class 7 for radioactive and nuclear materials. They are also registered with the UK Health Safety Agengy (UKHSA) using Thermo Luminescent Devices (TLD’s) to monitor dose rates.

All of our rigid vehicles (from 3.5te – 18te GVW) have large tail-lift platforms (up to 2.60metres deep) and range from 500kg through to 3000kg safe working loads (SWL). We also have two Side-loader trailers for the movement of ISO shipping containers.

Please click on Megalift and Hammer Side-loaders to find out more.

Discover more about our services relating to the transportation of dangerous goods.

As each job is individual and can have very specific needs we recommend contacting us to discuss requirements and get a quote. We also welcome customer audits ahead of any consignment order.

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Here are a few of the typical questions we get about this service. If you don’t see your question here you can ask us directly or try our full FAQ page.

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As the transportation of dangerous goods and radioactive material is unique to every company we plan and carry out every job on an individual basis. If you need more information please get in touch to discuss any requirements and questions.
Discussing a quote or giving details of your delivery requirements can given by phone or email. We are always ready to discuss any aspect of a job so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Furnells primarily deliver in the UK, including Northern Ireland and the islands. The number of deliveries we make abroad have become less frequent since Brexit but we are happy to assist with information required to manage the paperwork for this.
The fleet incorporates artic tractor units with sideloader / box / curtain sided trailers, through to 18t, 16t, 7.5t, 3.5t Luton box and a Peugeot Expert small van for smaller consignments. We also hire from our trusted partners when additional vehicles are needed.
We are currently in the process of moving to a new transport management system which will make tracking of the delivery process easier and in real time. At present our office team are always contactable and inform customers of any changes to a delivery ETA by phone or by email.
Upon delivery of your consignment, our drivers currently obtain a physical signature wherever possible. This will be included with your invoice (or sent separately via email if urgently required). Digital signatures will be available more instantly when our new transport management system is up and running.

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