- Site: Harwell
- IR number: 21-021
- Date: April/May 2021
- LC numbers: 7, 8, 9
Executive summary
Purpose of Intervention
This inspection was to confirm that Magnox Limited (ML) Harwell Site is complying with various Licence Conditions (LC) identified below in accordance with the 2021/22 inspection plan and to confirm that the licensee is controlling its hazards and complying with its statutory obligations.
Interventions Carried Out by ONR
This inspection was to confirm adequate implementation of arrangements made under the following Licence Conditions:
- LC7 (Incidents on site)
- LC8 (Warning notices)
- LC9 (Instructions to persons on site)
The inspection was based on examining a sample of the licensee’s arrangements, documentation and their implementation on the Harwell Site including a walkdown of the B462 facility.
Explanation of Judgement if Safety System Not Judged to be Adequate
N/A
Key Findings, Inspector's Opinions and Reasons for Judgements Made
I examined the arrangements put in place by Magnox Ltd to establish whether they were compliant with each of the licence conditions.
The licensee was able to demonstrate from the facilities inspected; and the staff interviewed during the inspection, that it complied with the requirements of LC 7, 8 & 9. The sample consisted of review of the ML arrangements and their implementation for the B462 facility and B404 representing both operational and office-based areas. No significant matters were identified.
I provided feedback to the sites on the inspection findings at a close-out meeting with management representatives.
Conclusion of Intervention
Overall, I consider that the arrangements and their associated implementation for LC7 LC8 and LC9 for the areas inspected met with the required standards. I did not identify any matter adversely affecting nuclear safety that required immediate regulatory action.