The Defence Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Safety Regulator (DOSR)

Part of the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), the DOSR regulates Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) safety across Defence activities.

What we do

The DOSR provides cross-Defence regulation, assurance and advice in the following areas:

  • military laser systems
  • Ministry of Defence (MOD) ranges used for trails and live-fire training
  • Defence-licensed explosives facilities
  • control of major accident hazards on Defence establishments
  • acquisition of all ordnance munitions and explosives
  • management of the classification of all military explosives (Dangerous Goods Class 1)

The DOSR also take enforcement action to hold people to account to restore compliance.

Documents and regulations

Contact us

DOSR
MOD Abbey Wood North
Bristol
BS34 8QW

Emai: dsa-dosr-prg@mod.gov.uk

Defence Safety Authority