Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection: June 2024
Aim of inspection
This inspection reviewed LC7 'Incidents on the site' arrangements at EDF Energy NGL Hartlepool power station in line with expected practice. A sample of recent investigations will be utilised to consider that suitable processes are in place to demonstrate compliance with LC7.
Subject(s) of inspection
- LC7 - Incidents on the site - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
The LC7 arrangements for action close out have notably improved over the past two years, and I consider that they meet regulatory expectations. In that period, the licensee has shown a positive response to the observations presented by ONR with regard to the corrective action close out process.
I reviewed the licensees process for corrective action close out. I am satisfied that the process appropriately covers all aspects of corrective actions in line with ONR guidance NS-INSP-GD-007 Issue 6.1. This includes greater commitment across the station to organisational learning from incidents on site, and better integration of the lead team into the action close out review process. This has notably improved timeliness of action close out for the licensee.
I also sampled how the licensee closes actions out from investigations on their Asset Management System. The licensee demonstrated to me that the action close out process is effective in tracking actions, and that appropriate scrutiny is applied to the action close out process by the review board.
I reviewed the licensees process for corrective action close out. I am satisfied that the process appropriately covers all aspects of corrective actions in line with ONR guidance NS-INSP-GD-007 Issue 6.1. This includes greater commitment across the station to organisational learning from incidents on site, and better integration of the lead team into the action close out review process. This has notably improved timeliness of action close out for the licensee.
I also sampled how the licensee closes actions out from investigations on their Asset Management System. The licensee demonstrated to me that the action close out process is effective in tracking actions, and that appropriate scrutiny is applied to the action close out process by the review board.
Conclusion
The licensees LC7 arrangements for close out of corrective actions have improved over the past two years, and I consider that they meet regulatory expectations. Based on the sample inspected, I rate the LC7 compliance inspection as GREEN – ‘No Formal Action’. This rating is in line with the established ONR guidance.
- “Relevant good practice generally met, or minor shortfalls identified, when compared with appropriate benchmarks.”
- “No significant shortfalls identified in the delivery of safety, safeguards or security functions.”