AWE pleads guilty to health and safety offence
December 21, 2020
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has been fined £660,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974). Read More
December 21, 2020
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has been fined £660,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974). Read More
November 3, 2020
Charge relates to an incident earlier this year where an employee sustained injuries while working on high voltage electrical equipment. Read More
September 18, 2020
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified AWE plc that it will be prosecuted under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974). Read More
June 1, 2020
The ONR says it remains satisfied with industry’s response at this time and there has been no significant change to dutyholders’ safety and security resilience. Read More
April 7, 2020
In response to Government coronavirus advice, ONR staff continue to work at home while ensuring effective regulatory oversight is maintained. Read More
March 13, 2020
Whether it is caused by a medical condition, working hours, shift patterns or personal circumstances, fatigue is a health and safety risk that can often be overlooked, but must be controlled by employers. Read More
May 2, 2019
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd (DRDL) that it will commence legal proceedings against the company for offences under LOLERRegulation 8. Read More
April 2, 2019
Sellafield investigation by ONR has has been adjourned until the pre-trial review in November. The case relates to a worker who was exposed to dangerously high levels of radiation. Read More
November 20, 2018
A ‘steam release’ caused a blast of high temperature steam to escape, injuring three male employees. Read More
November 15, 2018
An electrician suffered burns to his arm while carrying out routine testing at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Berkshire. Read More