ONR Technical Assessment Guide (TAG) Conference for Gloveboxes

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) in collaboration with the UK Alpha Resilience and Capability (ARC) Programme are delighted to announce the ONR Technical Assessment Guide (TAG) Conference for Special Nuclear Material Glovebox from the 10-11 February 2026.

The Conference aims to bring together engineers, suppliers and safety professionals involved in SNM Glovebox related activities from design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, operations, examination, inspection, maintenance, and testing (EIMT) and decommissioning of gloveboxes within nuclear facilities, including reactors in order to advise and inform them on how the ONR inspectors intend to exercise their regulatory judgement/authority based on the contents within the National Standards developed for SNM Gloveboxes.

This two-day event is the first of its kind that that enables industry professionals and engineering practitioners from all sectors of the nuclear community to understand the new national standards on SNM Gloveboxes and how they will be used as well assessed by the ONR inspectors.

Take this opportunity to learn about standards and solutions to key SNM gloveboxes challenges and contribute to shaping the future of SNM Glovebox.

Location

The EngineRooms
101 Faraday St
Risley
Warrington
WA3 6YN

Who should attend?

All professionals working in the nuclear industry are strongly recommended to attend. In particular those with the following roles will benefit from this conference:

Mechanical Engineer – SNM Glovebox
Senior Mechanical Engineer – SNM Glovebox
Chief Engineer
Nuclear Ventilation Engineer
Plant Engineering Manger
Operating unit Engineering Manager
Decommissioning Engineer
Nuclear Regulator
SNM Glovebox supplier
SNM Glovebox Manufacturer

How will I benefit from attending the conference?

Gain exclusive insights into how ONR inspectors will apply their regulatory judgement and authority based on the new National Standards for SNM Gloveboxes.
Understand the new UK National Standards for SNM Gloveboxes and how they will influence design, operation, and compliance across the nuclear sector.
Learn directly from ONR and ARC experts about expectations for safety, engineering design, EIMT (Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing), and decommissioning.
Enhance technical knowledge of SNM Glovebox systems across their full lifecycle — from design and manufacture to decommissioning.
Network with industry peers, including engineers, regulators, suppliers, and manufacturers involved in SNM Glovebox activities.
Engage in discussions that will help shape the future of SNM Glovebox standards and practices within UK nuclear facilities.
Improve compliance readiness by understanding ONR’s assessment approach and expectations ahead of implementation.
Exchange best practices and lessons learned across nuclear engineering disciplines, enhancing collaboration and safety culture.
Contribute to national consistency in SNM Glovebox safety and performance through informed participation and feedback.

Agenda key themes

Technical standards and guides for glovebox design, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance
Human factors and containment selection
Leak testing and electrical installation services
Decommissioning techniques
Workshops and Q&A sessions with ONR and UK ARC experts

Register your interest in attending the conference

This event is limited to 150 attendees. If we are oversubscribed then we may run a waiting list.