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Atomic Weapons Establishment Burghfield - Inspection ID: 53418

Executive summary

Date(s) of inspection: 

  • June 2024

Aim of inspection

This is the first of a series of inspections planned for 2024 which is aimed at seeking evidence of adequate leadership, decision making and learning in the AWE plc Technology Centres to support safe delivery of the AWE programme and inform ONR decisions on regulatory attention levels for 2025. 

This inspection will sample ATC and UTC. 

Subject(s) of inspection

  • Leadership & Management for Safety - Rating: Not Rated

Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made

This was a non-rated inspection. On the basis of evidence sampled, I judge that relevant good practice was met for leadership, decision making and learning. I found evidence of areas of good practice and also an area that AWE should consider reviewing.

Conclusion

This is a non-rated inspection. On the basis of the evidence sampled, I judge that relevant good practice was met for leadership, decision making and learning.