Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection: July 2024
Aim of inspection
The purpose of this inspection is to inspect the arrangements for the management of portable equipment at Heysham 1 Power Station. The inspection aims to assess the adequacy of the implementation of arrangements for the deployment portable equipment to ensure that compliance with relevant licence conditions (LCs) and health and safety regulations, so that ultimately the associated risks are reduced as low as reasonably practicable.
Subject(s) of inspection
- LC 22 - Modification or experiment on existing plant - Rating: Green
- MHSWR - Rating: Green
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
The inspection comprised of discussions with EDF Energy NGL station representatives at Heysham 1 Power Station. During the inspection we held a discussion on the arrangements for the deployment of portable equipment. We reviewed the arrangements and relevant records and documents developed for the deployment of portable air conditioning units, heaters, and the loan tool facility. The inspection was supplemented by a walkdown to observe portable equipment installations in several plant areas.
For licence condition 22 (modification or experiment on existing plant), we sampled an engineering change proposal, associated working instructions and surveillance routines. The documentation was of good quality, and it was evident that consideration of hazards during design and installation were included. We observed that the engineering change had been appropriately categorised, and it included applicable procedures and instructions.
For the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, we were satisfied from the sample inspection that EDF Energy NGL had undertaken a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to health and safety for the deployment of portable equipment at HYA. We also observed that risk assessments had been reviewed by the appropriate personnel.
For the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 1998), we were satisfied that HYA considers the working conditions and the risks to health and safety of persons which exist in the premises that portable equipment is used. We also observed evidence that equipment is used only for operations which it is suitable and adequate information and instructions were provided for the use of the equipment.
Conclusion
Overall, we were satisfied with the management of portable equipment at the station. Only those LCs and regulations for which sufficient evidence was gathered have been rated:
LC 22 – Modification or experiment on existing plant – ‘GREEN’ (no formal action)
From the evidence sampled we deemed that EDF Energy NGL’s arrangements, and their implementation were adequate to ensure that hazards and risks associated with the modification on existing plant were adequately controlled.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – ‘Green’ (no formal action)
We concluded from the inspection sample that HYA is applying the requirements of Regulation 3 of the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 which relates to risk assessment.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 1998) – ‘Green’ (no formal action)
We concluded from the inspection sample that HYA is applying the requirements of Regulation 8 of PUWER 1998 which relates to information and instructions pertaining to the use of work equipment.