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R10Prevent conflation of nuclear and conventional risks
On Track
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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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
Active regulatory engagement through CNI themed inspection and industry forums.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 6: Risk Management & Proportionality
Owner: Dutyholders + 1 co-owner
Current Status: On Track
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