Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
- February 2025
Aim of inspection
The aim of this inspection was to gain assurance the licensee’s processes and arrangements for on-site Asset Management of equipment important to nuclear safety are being implemented.
Subject(s) of inspection
- LC6 - Documents, records, authorities and certificates - Rating: GREEN
- LC17 - Management systems - Rating: GREEN
- LC19 - Construction or installation of new plant - Rating: GREEN
- LC28 - Examination, inspection, maintenance and testing - Rating: GREEN
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) - Rating: GREEN
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
Based on the evidence provided by the licensee during this inspection my conclusion are:
- There is an adequate asset management strategy which is being satisfactorily implemented, and there is clarity on how the strategy will evolve as the project progresses.
- The leadership team demonstrate personal accountability for implementing the strategy.
- I found evidence of adequate event recording, sanctioning, trending and implementation of follow-on improvements.
- Evidence of a positive impact upon nuclear safety from the implementation of equipment reliability process descriptions, following INPO AP913, from the start of life.
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Whilst the available software tools are currently adequately supporting the strategy implementation and governance arrangements, the licensee should consider the scalability of these tools based on anticipated future demands.
- The extent of resource required to support anticipated asset management demands will increase . The licensee should reflect this in their resource planning.
Conclusion
The evidence provided during the inspection has demonstrated the licensee has appropriate arrangements, which are being adequately implemented, regarding on-site asset management of equipment important to nuclear safety. This inspection has been rated as a Green.