Improvement notice deadline extended after worker injured at Hinkley Point C
Summary
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has extended two improvement notices served on Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd, partners in the Bylor joint venture at Hinkley Point C, after a worker was seriously injured by a falling formwork panel. The regulator said the firms had made progress but still need more time to demonstrate full compliance with the notices, which relate to planning, management and monitoring of construction work under CDM 2015.
Why it matters
The case highlights enforcement action arising from unsafe construction sequencing and control measures, which is directly relevant to surveyors involved in site inspections, project oversight and risk identification. It also reinforces the importance of understanding CDM duties and incident reporting where construction activity presents health and safety risks.
Key points
- Two improvement notices were extended by the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
- The notices follow a serious injury caused by a falling formwork panel at Hinkley Point C.
- The incident was reportable under RIDDOR 2013.
- The regulator found failures in planning, managing and monitoring construction work safely.
- The Bylor JV has until 14 September 2026 to comply.
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