Review arrangements to prevent conflation of nuclear and conventional risks
Prevent conflation of nuclear and conventional risks
Dutyholders should work with the ONR, DNSR and EA to distinguish radiological and nuclear risks from conventional risks and change arrangements accordingly, which could include disapplying relevant licence/authorisation conditions.
Government Response: Separating nuclear and conventional risks
The Chief Nuclear Inspector (CNI) is conducting a themed inspection on nuclear site health and safety in construction, specifically examining the conflation of nuclear and conventional risks. ONR is establishing a forum for regulators and dutyholders to address this issue, and the Safety Directors Forum is considering industry-led initiatives. The approach is primarily non-legislative, relying on regulatory practice changes and industry collaboration rather than formal rule changes, which is appropriate given the recommendation's focus on dutyholder and regulator behaviour.
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