The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) can confirm that EDF has complied with an improvement notice served following a health and safety incident at Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station.
The enforcement action was taken after a scaffolder, employed by an external company, sustained a minor burn to the back of their neck from a defective light fitting in February 2025.
There was no risk to nuclear safety, the public or the environment as a result of the incident.
Mike Webb, ONR’s Joint Head of Operating Reactors, said: “Throughout the duration of the improvement notice we have worked closely with EDF.
“We are satisfied that they have completed the necessary requirements of the notice to demonstrate suitable arrangements are in place to correctly assess the risks arising from identified defects to ensure the health and safety of workers.”
ONR issued the improvement notice under The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Section 2(1) and 3(1) The Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, Regulation 3(1)(a)(b).