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Notices served

Notice 311530001 served against BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Munitions Limite on 09/04/2021
Notice Type Improvement Notice
Description 1 x Improvement Notice (PS30032021/1, 311530001) issued - Magazine B was found to be damp with black spot mould found on the ceiling of the building, paint was blistering and peeling and there was evidence of grit both on the walls and on the floor adjacent to the explosives. Magazine B is not in good repair. You have not taken appropriate measures to prevent fire or explosion. 1 x Improvement Notice (PS30032021/2, 311545048) issued - There is a systemic failure to maintain buildings where explosives are expected to be present. Evidence has been found of either water ingress, cracks or the presence grit on 3 of the 4 named sites. One building being now identified twice as failing to meet the standard required. The presence of grit in a building where explosives are present the risk of an unplanned fire or explosion.
Compliance Date 01/07/2021 Revised Compliance Date
Result Complied with

Breaches involved in this Notice

Location of Offence
Address Radway Green /BAE Systems Glob
Radway Green
Radway Green
Barthomley Road
Alsager
Cheshire
CW2 5PJ
England
Region North West
Local Authority Cheshire East UA
Industry Manufacturing
Main Activity 20510 - MANUFACTURE OF EXPLOSIVES
Type of Location Fixed
HSE Details
HSE Group CEMHDU7A HSE Directorate Chemical Explo & Microbio Hazards Division
HSE Area HSE Division North West
Updated: 2020-03-04