Review nuclear safety cases during operation

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This NOS unit focuses on the review of nuclear safety cases post-implementation, encompassing scope confirmation, evaluation criteria development, analytical methods application, and recommendations for changes to enhance safety.

Performance Criteria

• Identify the scope and purpose of the existing safety case
• Establish an appropriate time for the review
• Consult with key stakeholders for their perspectives
• Assess standards against current versions
• Develop evaluation criteria for safety and effectiveness
• Obtain relevant information for evaluation
• Apply appropriate analysis methods
• Consider results against ALARP principles
• Recommend changes for improved safety
• Inform the organization of the recommendations
• Comply with regulations and record actions and outcomes

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• ALARP principles
• Communication and presentation methods
• Hazard and risk assessment methods
• Health and safety requirements
• Types of facilities, materials, and processes in the nuclear industry
• Organizational structures and procedures
• Types, sources, and hazards of radiation
• Safety case design and preparation
• Stakeholder requirements
• Statutory regulations and standards (international, national, local)

Relevent Roles

• Safety case managers
• Technical contributors to safety cases
• Professionals in nuclear safety and regulations
• Engineering and manufacturing technology specialists