- Site: Berkeley
- IR number: 20-079
- Date: December 2020
- LC numbers: 19, 20, 21, 22
Executive summary
Purpose of Intervention
The purpose of this inspection was to confirm compliance with various Licence Conditions at the Berkeley licensed nuclear site during the Covid-19 pandemic and was undertaken as part of the 2020/21 intervention plan.
Interventions Carried Out by ONR
The inspection targeted return to work arrangements as a result of Covid-19.
I carried out planned inspections of the following:
- Licence Condition 19 – Construction or installation of new plant
- Licence Condition 20 – Modification to design of plant under construction
- Licence Condition 21 – Commissioning
- Licence Condition 22 – Modification or experiment on existing plant
Explanation of Judgement if Safety System Not Judged to be Adequate
Not applicable.
Key Findings, Inspector's Opinions and Reasons for Judgements Made
I examined the arrangements put in place by Magnox Ltd at Berkeley to establish whether they were compliant with the licence conditions.
I undertook plant walk-downs of designated radiological and non – radiological areas of the site to inspect the implementation of arrangements at the workplace and gathered information through documentation and speaking with site personnel. No significant matters were identified.
I provided feedback to the site on the findings of the inspections at a close-out meeting with management representatives in attendance.
Conclusion of Intervention
In my opinion, the licensee is complying with the requirements of LC 19, 20, 21, 22 at Berkeley.