Office for Nuclear Regulation

Hunterston A – Inspection ID: 51209

Date(s) of inspection:

  • January 2023

Aim of inspection

To confirm adequate implementation of the arrangements and procedures supporting LC7 at Hunterston A.

Subject(s) of inspection

  • LC7 – Incidents on the site – Rating: Green

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

I carried out an LC7 inspection at the Magnox Ltd Hunterston A site.

A majority of the events that occur are categorised at the lowest level.  There remains however, a healthy operational experience feedback (OEF) culture and application of the learning from events is seen as a priority at site.  The Magnox internal regulation team provide independent challenge on the operation of the OEF process and action is being taken to address some minor findings.

Overall I was satisfied with the arrangements to implement licence condition 7 at Hunterston A. I therefore rated the inspection Green (no formal action).

Conclusion

Overall I was satisfied with the arrangements to implement licence condition 7 at Hunterston A.  A majority of the events that occur are categorised at the lowest level.  There remains however, a healthy operational experience feedback (OEF) culture and application of the learning from events is seen as a priority at site.  The internal regulation team provide independent challenge on the operation of the OEF process and action is being taken to address the findings.  I therefore rated the inspection Green (no formal action).