NIRAS

Three years without a Lost Time Incident for Consultancy Business

Sonia Pratley — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:46:45 +0000

AMEC has developed a culture change programme called the Six Safety Essentials to encourage all staff to consider safety in everything they do, and to understand and accept personal accountability for their actions. These safety essentials were identified through a comprehensive review of the root causes of lost time incidents, which identified six common themes. As a consequence of this committment AMEC’s Consultancy Business which includes Analytical Services have recently marked three years, since the Consultancy business had our last Lost Time Incident (LTI), representing approximately 1.5m hours worked. This is a great achievement considering the wide range of activities the business is involved with such as reactor and decommissioning site work, laboratories, workshops and extensive travelling in the UK and abroad.

AMEC awarded two-year nuclear services contract

Kelly Rowlands — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:49:18 +0000

London, United Kingdom (22 June 2011) – AMEC, the international project management and engineering company, has been awarded a framework contract by Magnox Limited to provide nuclear consultancy services at their sites across the UK.

The two-year contract, the value of which has not been announced, will see AMEC provide both specialist nuclear and safety case services across the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s (NDA) estate. Magnox Ltd operates 10 sites (on behalf of the NDA).

The framework contract will give Magnox access to AMEC’s expertise in a wide range of capabilities in radioactive waste, chemistry, physics, sludge handling, encapsulation of waste, contaminated land studies, characterisation, technical option studies and safety case services. Via the framework, Magnox will also be able to utilise AMEC’s test rig and laboratory capabilities and specialist site teams such as remote sampling and handling.

“This is the latest in a number of contracts we have been awarded by Magnox and illustrates the strength of our relationship with one of our key customers,” said Clive White, Vice President of AMEC’s Power & Process Europe business.

“We are confident that our global team of 1500 technical and nuclear experts across a wide range of disciplines, together with our extensive facilities and recognised project management skills, will support Magnox to deliver their programme.”

Sue Walker, Magnox Ltd’s Commercial Manager for Collaborative Procurement said: “AMEC is one of several suppliers who have been awarded framework contracts to supply specialist nuclear services. We look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with AMEC and are excited about developing a strong partnership to help us deliver our programmes in a safer and faster way, whilst delivering value for our customer.”

Ever wondered what we do with the CSQ data we compile?

studionorth — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:14:45 +0000

Ever wondered what we do with the CSQ data we compile?

At AMEC we are continually striving to improve our service. We aim to provide a quality service tailored to the requirements of our customers.

As such we appreciate your feedback on the quality of our work to enable us to continually improve our services in the future. One way we measure customer service is by sending out Customer Satisfaction Questionnaires. These are reviewed, any comments are investigated and fed into our improvement program. This programme includes but not limited to, training in customer care, Good Laboratory Practise (GLP) etc.

The graph below shows what you thought of our services in 2010

CSQ Register 2010

Worried about migration of tritium during transit?

studionorth — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:18:45 +0000

Worried about migration of tritium during transit?

Amec’s Analytical Services recommend that the samples containing tritium or for tritium analysis are sent heat sealed in moisture-barrier foil bags. These bags can be provided on request.

This picture shows their resistance to bursting.

Laboratory shutdown during Christmas holiday

studionorth — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:50:28 +0000

Please note that the laboratory will be closed from Friday 24 December until Tuesday 4th January.

How does this affect me?

We won’t be able to accept samples between these two dates.

Please remember that turnaround times are quoted as full working days. Christmas Eve (2010), Bank Holidays and the weekdays between Christmas and New Year are not regarded as working days. If samples are undergoing analysis, or you are thinking of sending samples during this time of year please contact your Programme Manager for an estimated report date or:

Sonia Pratley on 01925 675636 or sonia.pratley@amec.com

We would like to take this opportunity to

Wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year