Executive summary
- Date(s) of inspection: November 2024
Aim of inspection
The aim of this inspection was to determine compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 in relation to the practice of Industrial Radiography.
Subject(s) of inspection
- IRR17 - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
We undertook an inspection at Sizewell B to gain assurance that the dutyholder is compliant with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) in relation to the practice of Industrial Radiography. The focus of the inspection related to EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited's submission to ONR of its safety assessment in support of its IRR17 Regulation 7 Consent application for industrial radiography. The inspection took the form of a review of documentation, technical discussions, observation of an ALARP brief and a plant walkdown.
Conclusion
Overall, we considered that Sizewell B has adequate arrangements for undertaking industrial radiography in compliance with IRR17 in the areas sampled. We considered that an inspection rating of Green was appropriate and assigned to this inspection.
During the inspection some minor observations were made. The dutyholder was unable to articulate a program of rehearsals of contingency plans for identified radiation accidents associated with industrial radiography, in accordance with Regulation 13(2) of IRR17. A Level 4 Regulatory Issue will be raised to track the closure of this compliance gap.