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Previous workshop event notes are available for download below, free for SAFESPUR members. All downloads are in powerpoint (ppt) or stated otherwise.
Non-members can access a summary of the event by downloading workshop flyers.
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SAFESPUR jointly with BRMF CIRIA network workshop
Background
This event will examine the implications of legal issues relating to both radioactive and non-radioactive contaminations for different types of sites. It will provide an opportunity for clients, consultants, contractors, local authorities, radiation protections advisors, regulators and those involved in site remediation activities.
The technology showcase will enable delegates to hear the different approaches that the industry has commonly applied to deal with radioactive contaminants and non-radioactive contaminants.
Presentation downloads
Workshop flyerl Event note l Marion Hill l Worley Parsons l Quintessa
Showcase presentations
AMEC l Churngold l ENVIROS l WSP
9 July 2008, London
Successful decommissioning requires the appropriate application of technology to reduce the risks, improve its cost-effectiveness and increase the opportunities for beneficial reuse of extracted materials. Innovation can support these objectives at all stages of project planning, design, site operation and validation.
This event gave delegates the opportunity to:
Presentation downloads
Workshop flyer l Event note l Bradtec Decon Technologies l Loughborough University l Nexia Solutions l
Soap box session presentations
NUVIA presentation l Studvik presentation l Environment Agencies Requirements Working Group (EARWG)
1 April 2008, Warrington
The market for SAFESPUR Forum members continues to evolve. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is producing a prioritised strategy for decommissioning and clean-up. Both Sellafield and Dounreay have been identified as priority sites. For defence sites, a network of management contracts has been established covering both operational sites, such as AWE, and those sites being decommissioned.
This meeting gave the delegates an opportunity to hear from the decommissioning and clean-up strategies and opportunities within current projects. Speakers included NDA, Magnox north and AWE.
Presentation downloads
Workshop flyer l Event note l NDA presentation l Magnox North presentation l AWE presentation
5 December 2007, London
Currently DEFRA is undertaking a review of the exemption orders for radioactive substances. These orders provide either conditional or unconditional exemption from the authorisation or registration requirements of the Radioactive Substances Act (’93) either for certain substances or for certain uses.
Although there are 19 such existing exemption orders, there are two that are particularly relevant to the management of contaminated land and decommissioning wastes. These are the Substances of Low Activity (SOLA) exemption order and the Phosphatic Substances, Rare Earths etc (PSRE) exemption order.
This meeting provided delegates the opportunity to comment on the exemption order options considering the practicalities on their projects. Speakers will include Defra, Environment Agency and a representative of the Clearance and Exemptions Working Group (CEWG).
Available downloads
Workshop flyer (pdf) | Event note (pdf)
Chris Wilson (DEFRA) | Bob Russ (EA) | Alan Fisher CEWG representative
4 October 2007, Warrington 
This workshop was designed to communicate the key technical, regulatory and organisational developments on the SAFEGROUNDS guidance documents. It provided insights into the key issues being debated by the site owners, operators regulators and NGOs.
There were two facilitated discussion sessions enabling delegates to contribute towards the Site Characterisation or Options Comparison document. Captured lessons gained from the experience of the SAFESPUR members will be considered in the revision of the guidance.
Available downloads:
Workshop flyer | Event note | Sean Amos (AWE) | Philippa Towler (Enviros) Site Characterisation | James Penfold (Quintessa) | Philippa Towler (Enviros) Land Management Guidance
3 July 2007, London
In the UK there is a move towards making safety assessments, safety cases and regulatory reviews for new nuclear facilities more widely available to stakeholders, particularly those for new radioactive waste disposal facilities. This workshop enabled members to engage into presentations from the NDA, Environmental Agency, Risk Management Solutions and Faulkland Associates, which is now available below. A facilitated discussion provided an opportunity for delegates to discuss the drivers, challenges and mechanisms for successful communication in this context.
Available
downloads:
Workshop flyer | Event note | Jon Phillips (NDA) | Bob Ward (Risk Management Solutions) + mock interview| David Collier (Faulkland Associates) .
15 May 2007, Manchester
This workshop explored the commercial opportunities of partnering with overseas organisations with a particular focus on addressing skills gaps. By attending members were able to equip their company to develop strategies to overcome skills shortages and to gain insights into working with overseas companies.
Available downloads:
Download workshop flyer | Download event note | Download Jacobs presentation l
Download Golder Associates presentation l Download Studsvik presentation |
Download British Nuclear Group BNG presentation
11 December 2006, London
The intention was to have an informal networking evening to enable participants to share information in a relaxed atmosphere and to introduce a few non-members to the Forum. The event was held in Ashurst’s impressive conference room in the City of London. (The legal firm are SAFESPUR members and they kindly provided the facilities free of charge.) An icebreaker exercise, together with free-flowing chilled beer and wine, resulted in each delegate making contact with all the others. There was then an informative presentation by AWE’s Colin Hunt on the implementation of the Clearance & Exemptions Working Group (C&EWG) Code of Practice (CoP).
The CoP, which has now being adopted by all UK nuclear operators, was developed to provide a common approach to the difficult process of clearance and exemption. Colin highlighted the business benefits of incorporating the CoP in site practices and discussed the CEWG's approach to its development (inc. widening interactions with stakeholders and reviewing content in light of policy and regulatory changes). CIRIA then provided an update on the work of the SAFEGROUNDS and SD:SPUR Learning Networks, outlined the next SAFESPUR event (on international skills) and described its forthcoming nuclear conference. As a result of the event a number of new companies indicated their intentions to join the Forum.
For more information on the C&EWG please click here.
19 September 2006, London
The NDA outlined the current status of the decommissioning market at its sites, summarised its approach to procurement and competition and discussed the scale and nature of its funding. A key message was that the NDA focuses on results, rather than specifying the solutions to be used at every site. We then heard about the recent experiences of tier 2 contractors in market.
A number of specific issues from those bidding for work were identified and messages were passed to the NDA about how these could be resolved. The facilitated discussions covered questions of how clients could improve their procurement processes and how contractors could respond to changes in the decommissioning market. This was an extremely timely and useful event that delegates wanted to follow up.
Available downloads:
Download workshop note | Download workshop flyer
Download NDA Presentation | Download Franklin + Andrews Presentation
11 May 2006, London
The aims were to understand the context, content and practical implications of the proposed new LLW policy and to identify key messages to Defra and the devolved administrations (in time for them to be taken into account as the policy was finalised). We heard from Defra on the proposed policy’s three primary principles* and how it was intended to be a high level framework that would enable others such as the NDA to provide the LLW management facilities and routes that would be required. SD:SPUR then explained how its guidance promoted the application of the ‘waste hierarchy’ in a proportionate and risk-informed way. A note summarising the workshop’s facilitated discussions was sent to Defra following the event. Feedback received from the members was very positive.
* flexibility, a risk-informed approach and minimisation of arisings
Available downloads:
Download workshop note | Download workshop flyer
22 March 2006, Birmingham
The event gave impetus and direction to the new forum. Participants wanted to support a healthy and competitive contracting market, reduce costs & timescales and overcome the industry’s historically-rooted reluctance to share technical innovation. Benefits of the forum were identified as networking, gaining rapid updates on policies and sharing knowledge on regulations, research and technologies.
It would help suppliers influence standards and hold discussions with clients about topics of concern. Members could also enjoy the benefits of the new website as a showcase for their skills and expertise. The SAFESPUR team* delivered a successful inaugural event that the 50 or so participants found to be both useful and enjoyable.
* Andy Thomas (Chairman), Mark Hannan (advisor), Rhuari Bennett (independent facilitator), Marion Hill (note writer), Mark Bentley, Jo Facer and Jeff Kersey (CIRIA managers)
Available downloads:
Download workshop note | Download workshop flyer