Hunterston B monthly report May 2016 Introduction We are keen to hear the views of our local communities. We recognise that good communication is a two way process and we welcome your feedback and comments. While we will do our best to always use plain English, talking about our business sometimes involves specific terminology, and you will find a glossary of any terms used at the end of each monthly report. Station output Both unit 7 and unit 8 were operating throughout the month of May. Safety The station had no lost time incidents (LTIs) for EDF Energy staff during the reporting period and has achieved 2,998 LTI free days up to 31 May, that's more than eight years. The station had no lost time incidents (LTIs) for contracting partner staff during the reporting period and has achieved 2,986 LTI free days up to 31 May, that's more than eight years. The station had no emergency service call out during May. There were no on site medical treatments during the month. The station had no environmental events during the month and has gone 2,420 days without an environmental event, that s more than six years. Station news Hunterston B employees raise more than 30,000 for Marie Curie EDF Energy s Hunterston B power station is celebrating raising 31,092 for Marie Curie as the company s partnership with the charity comes to an end. Employees at the power station have undertaken hundreds of activities, from gate collections and raffles, to a London to Paris cycle and a full body wax to raise Picture L-R. Val Poyser, Stephanie Craig, Nikki Thomson and Melanie Robson
enough money to provide more than 1,555 hours of hand-on nursing care and support. In total EDF Energy has raised 965,000 across its 30 sites and the company s Business Energy Services team donated a 40,000 service to help identify and implement energy efficiency improvements at Marie Curie s nine hospices. This far exceeded the initial three year fundraising target of 300,000. All the funds raised from the partnership will help Marie Curie Nurses provide more care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in the charity s nine hospices. Last year alone, the charity cared for more than 40,000 terminally ill patients across the UK and provided emotional support to their families. Station Director Colin Weir said: I m immensely proud of all the effort the staff at Hunterston B have made to raise such a fantastic sum of money for a very worthwhile charity. It is the second highest total raised from all of EDF Energy s sites and a great contribution to the overall company total. Janet Hogben, Chief People Officer at EDF Energy, said: This has been the most successful charity partnership that EDF Energy has been involved with. The charity carries out vital work providing end of life care to patients and we re proud to have supported them. Dr Jane Collins, Chief Executive of Marie Curie, said: On behalf of everyone at Marie Curie, I want to thank EDF Energy for their incredible support over the last three years. We have been overwhelmed by their fantastic efforts to raise funds so that we can continue to provide hands-on care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families across the UK. Their fundraising efforts, combined with their energy review of our hospices, have made a lasting impact and will ensure we can do more and reach more people. Raising 965,000 is a phenomenal achievement and everyone at EDF Energy should be very proud of it. The charity partnership finished at the end of April and employees across EDF Energy will be able to vote for a new charity partner later this year. Until then, the company will be supporting the British Paralympic Association s campaign to Supercharge ParalympicsGB, raising funds to make sure that British athletes have the best possible support to compete at Rio 2016 and beyond. Hunterston B team takes on the Five Ferry Challenge A group of EDF Energy staff and contractors from Hunterston B power station have completed a gruelling cycle challenge to raise money for a charity that helps the families of sick children. The team of eight with a support team of two took on the Five Ferry Challenge which incorporates four cycle legs and five ferry crossings over the course of one day in and around North Kintyre and the Firth of Clyde. The route, which is known for its breathtaking scenery, takes in some hilly terrain and the cycle legs cover a distance of 51 miles.
They have raised more than 1400 for Ronald McDonald House in Glasgow. The charity provides a home away from home for the families of sick children so that they can stay nearby while their child is in hospital. Photo, L-R: Alan McTurk, Kenny McGillivray, Jim Lennon, Liam Smith, Fred Quinn, Andy Brown, David Wilkie, Kevin Waddell. David Wilkie, who helped to co-ordinate the station team, said: We set ourselves a target of raising 1000 so we are thrilled to have been able to exceed that by some distance. It was a tough challenge, lots of hills and some hail along the way, but we had a great time and it was all for a good cause. The niece of one of the team has had treatment for cancer in the U.S. and her parents stayed in a Ronald McDonald house they were there. That is why we decided to raise funds for the house in Glasgow. The team started at Weymss Bay, finished at Ardrossan and took in places like Rothesay, Portavadie, Lochranza, Tarbert and Clonaig along the way. Company news Diverse celebration for EDF Energy s staff Staff at EDF Energy s sites across the UK held a series of events to mark the company s Diversity and Inclusion week. The sites chose different ways to mark the week, with many working with local groups to promote the diversity and inclusion message. Some sites welcomed visits from Olympics and Paralympic athletes, and the week also launched the company s support for the GB Paralympics team.
At the company s East Kilbride offices British Judo champions Sam Ingram and Gemma Gibbons met staff and answered questions. The theme of this year s Diversity and Inclusion week was All about us!. Staff were encouraged staff to think about how a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to innovative ideas, increased productivity and improved well-being of all employees. EDF Energy raises more than 965,000 for Marie Curie EDF Energy is celebrating raising almost 1million for Marie Curie as its partnership with the charity comes to an end. Employees have undertaken hundreds of activities, from hosting tea parties and bake sales across its 30 sites, to climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling the length of Great Britain. In addition, the company s Business Energy Services team donated a 40,000 service to help identify and implement energy efficiency improvements at Marie Curie s nine hospices. After exceeding the initial three-year fundraising target of 300,000 in just over a year, staff at EDF Energy went on to raise more than 665,000 for the charity. The company boosted the total raised by employees with 100,000 each year of the partnership taking the final amount to more than 965,000. All the funds raised from the partnership will help Marie Curie Nurses provide more care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in the charity s nine hospices. Next local community meeting The next Site Stakeholder meetings (SSG) is on 1 September 2016. The venue has yet to be confirmed, however lunch will be at 1 pm, followed by the meeting at 1.30 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend, and these meetings will be advertised in the local press. Contacts Stuart McGhie, Community Liaison Officer Hunterston B power station Nuclear Generation Ltd, EDF Energy Tel: 01294 826257 Mobile: 07725727139 Email: stuart.mcghie@edf-energy.com Nikki Thomson, Communications Coordinator Hunterston B power station Nuclear Generation Ltd, EDF Energy Tel: 01294 826157 Email: nikki.thomson@edf-energy.com
Fiona McCall External Communications Manager, Scotland EDF Energy Tel - 01355 846281 Email fiona.mccall@edf-energy.com Glossary of terms Term Unit Nuclear reportable event or incident Environmental event or incident Lost Time Incident (LTI) Outage Definition A unit refers to one of the reactors at the power station and its generating turbine Nuclear reportable events are events reported to the Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR) in compliance with EDF Energy s nuclear site licences. Environmental events arise from wastes or discharges above permitted levels or breaches of permitted conditions. When a member of staff injures themselves at work, and is absent from work for one day or more, this is referred to as a lost-time incident (LTI) A period during which a reactor is shut down. The periodic shutdown of a reactor including for maintenance, inspection and testing or, in some cases, for refuelling is known as a planned outage. In the UK, some planned outages are known as statutory outages and are required by the conditions attached to the nuclear site licence needed to operate the station. Unscheduled shutdown of a reactor for a period is known as an unplanned outage.