SAFETY

The safety, health and security of the public and our employees is our top priority. In seeking to develop new nuclear power stations in the UK, E.ON and RWE are bringing considerable experience and understanding of nuclear power to Horizon Nuclear Power.

The nuclear industry in the UK is very closely regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) which ensures that all nuclear plants are built and operated to the highest safety levels. Alongside the ONR, the Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency ensure radioactive waste discharges and other environmental impacts are correctly managed.

The Office for Civil Nuclear Security (OCNS) is the security regulator for the UK's civil nuclear industry. It enforces the comprehensive legal and regulatory framework in place to ensure the security of nuclear installations and nuclear materials in transport.

These rigorous processes ensure that nuclear installations have an exemplary safety record. Nuclear power stations have the structural resilience to safely withstand extreme conditions, including fire and earthquakes. Additionally, the transport of radioactive material has been safely and securely carried out in the UK and around the world for many years.

E.ON's nuclear power stations are among the world's most reliable, safe and productive. During the past 27 years, E.ON-owned and operated nuclear plants were recognised for its innovation in safe energy production 24 times. E.ON manages and operates nuclear power stations in two countries.

RWE's nuclear stations have served as reference plants for national research and development projects in Germany, including research into best practice in the management of safety and risk. The company's record in nuclear operations is recognised world-wide.

Both E.ON and RWE are active members of a number of international associations working to improve and enhance the nuclear generation industry.