Defence Land Safety Regulator (DLSR)
DLSR sets regulation and assures safety and environmental protection in the Land Domain to enhance operational capability.
Who we are
Part of the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) DSLR is responsible for regulating safety and environmental protection for activities conducted in the Land Domain. It has Third Line of Defence (3LOD) responsibility for safety and environmental protection regulations across four specific areas: Land Systems, Movement and Transport, Fuel and Gas, and Adventurous Training.
What we do
DLSR covers a wide range of functional disciplines that often require pan Defence Organisation cooperation, with tasks routinely involving military activity interfacing directly with commercial operations and the general public.
Adventurous Training Safety
Regulating and licencing Defence Adventure Training Centres worldwide. DLSR works closely with the Adventurous Activities Licencing Service (AALS) and relevant National Governing Bodies (NGB) to provide guidance and direction to the Defence community on the safe conduct of adventurous training.
Fuel and Gas Safety
Regulating Defence fuel and gas safety worldwide. DLSR is the Petroleum Enforcement Authority for all MOD bulk fuel installations and fuel filling stations, managed through a programme to regularly inspect and license all fuel installations throughout the MOD estate. DLSR provide guidance on the safe storage and handling of packed fuels and lubricants, and assist with infrastructure Siting Boards.
Land Systems Safety
Regulating Land equipment and systems throughout the acquisition, in-service and disposal life cycle. DLSR provides assurance that Land equipment and systems are safe to operate by design and through life maintenance.
Movement and Transport Safety
Regulating Defence Movement and Transport (M&T) activities (including contracted activity) conducted worldwide. DLSR provides assurance and regulatory advice and guidance for M&T activities, including: movement of vehicles and equipment, and freight (including Dangerous Goods), by all modes of transport; Defence driving licence acquisition; transport management; and the safe operation of Defence railways.
Regulation and Certification
Certification
Regulating the certification of Land Systems. Providing assurance through regulatory oversight of the Land Certification Authority Team (LCAT). Determining the level of compliance of Defence Land capabilities against defined safety standards, including safety management arrangements and limitations of use across the Concept, Assessment, Demonstration, Manufacture, In-Service and Disposal (CADMID) Cycle.
Regulation
Setting Defence regulations and, where a Disapplication, Exemption or Derogation (DED) exists for the Land Domain, the maintenance of appropriate arrangements to produce outcomes at least as good as those required by the full application of UK law.
Mission
To set regulation and assure safety and environmental protection in the Land Domain to enhance operational capability.
We deliver this mission by:
- tracking, assessing and advising on forthcoming technology and legislative changes
- setting Defence regulations and acceptable means of compliance, providing regulatory advice and guidance
- conducting independent Third Line of Defence (3LOD) assurance through oversight, surveillance, audit, and inspection
- licencing high-hazard activities
- -taking enforcement action to ensure compliance in support of Defence operational capability
DLSR employ a risk-based assurance audit and inspection programme, driven by the intelligence picture.
Contact us
DLSR
Mail Point #H109
Juniper
MOD Abbey Wood (North)
Bristol BS34 8QW
Email: dsa-dlsr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
Related Information
Defence Safety Authority (DSA) Operating Model documents
Defence Land Safety and Environmental Regulations
Defence policy for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (DSA 01.1)