Whistleblowing (protected disclosures) and concerns about the nuclear industry, or complaints about ONR, can be raised at any time about an incident that happened in the past, is happening now, or you believe will happen in the near future. They can be raised by completing an online form (via the links below), with an ONR site inspector, or by post:
ONR Correspondence Team
4S.3 Redgrave Court
Merton Road, Bootle
L20 7HS
Whistleblowing (Protected Disclosures)
ONR is a ‘prescribed person’ under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998’ for the purpose of receiving “protected disclosures” (whistleblowing) from the nuclear industry and is responsible for considering and, if appropriate, acting on the information. Whistleblowers are protected by law.
Concerns
A concern would usually be a result of having been involved in or witnessed an incident, or becoming aware of an issue that has or could affect nuclear safety or security and has the potential to cause, or actually has led to harm to the public. It can sometimes be difficult to decide what constitutes a concern. They should not be confused with a personal grievance or complaint that does not have the potential to cause harm to the general public. Concerns can be raised by anyone and relate to a wrongdoing in a workplace in relation to a matter that ONR regulates (nuclear safety, nuclear security, radioactive materials transport, safeguards or health and safety on a nuclear site).
Complaints
ONR’s complaints process is about ONR or the services it provides. It is not for making complaints about the companies ONR regulates. These should be reported as a concern.
Complaints originate from outside ONR and are about any aspect of ONR’s work where it is perceived that ONR may not have done its job properly.