OBA to PFA
Low level waste (LLW) at Sellafield was mainly protective clothing, tools and equipment contaminated in day to day operations. Prior to 1995 it was bagged and consigned to skips like the one on the right of this picture.
Heavier items, metal, rubble etc. were placed in heavy duty versions like the skip on the left.
The flat wagons used were former OBAs with their sides removed, floors modified to secure the skips and were designated PFA. However, they were a more basic design and of longer wheelbase than the later version of PFA acquired by DRS.
OBA to PFA
Low level waste (LLW) at Sellafield was mainly protective clothing, tools and equipment contaminated in day to day operations. Prior to 1995 it was bagged and consigned to skips like the one on the right of this picture.
Heavier items, metal, rubble etc. were placed in heavy duty versions like the skip on the left.
The flat wagons used were former OBAs with their sides removed, floors modified to secure the skips and were designated PFA. However, they were a more basic design and of longer wheelbase than the later version of PFA acquired by DRS.