The nuclear energy technologies and safety systems ensure proper operating conditions are achieved, accidents are prevented, or their consequences mitigated, thus, protecting workers, the public and the environment from radiation and other hazards in the workplace. The most relevant safety principle in a nuclear reactor facility is the reactor's ability to shut down safely and adequate cooling to mitigate accidents. While locating the plant, plant conditions must conform to appropriate principles such as internationally accepted health, safety, and radiation protection.
This interactive training course discusses the key technical concepts of nuclear power plant safety, the main components of a nuclear power plant and the various safety systems are described and discussed. It includes the fundamentals of nuclear power generation, past nuclear accidents, potential impacts on both personnel and the public, and emergency response provisions. It will be a comprehensive “core skills” course that includes safe operation techniques.
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Recognise the fundamentals of nuclear safety principles and what are the elements of a good safety management system
- Learn from past incidents and how that information is used for the safety case
- Understand what to do in case of an emergency and what an emergency response plan contains
- Gain an overall understanding of nuclear fire safety
- The approach to safety in nuclear power plants, e.g. Defence in Depth and safety
The delegates on this training course will receive a thorough training utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques includes lecture and discussion, Presentation (PPT), Roleplay, Quizzes, Using of videotapes, Workshop, and Practical Examples.
The organisation will benefit as the following:
- Higher level of awareness of safety and therefore Productivity
- Fewer incidents/accidents
- Better Compliance and thorough understanding of Nuclear Safety
- Improved Safety Culture
- Rise Company Reputation
Increased level of awareness towards HSE concepts inculcates a Health & Safety culture within the personal and organisational scale, which impacts productivity and performance with reduced risks levels.
The delegates will gain a deeper understanding and awareness of nuclear safety aspects to advance their career.
- Higher Level of Awareness of Safety
- Extend the Skills and Competence
- Upgrade Risk Perception
- Reflect management commitment to safety
- Fewer Incidents/Accidents
This training course is beneficial for early-career professionals in the nuclear industry. It can also be used as a refresher training course for experienced practitioners and engineers, and scientists in other disciplines wishing to start their career and enter the nuclear industry.
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Nuclear Energy Professionals
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Supervisors
- Safety Officers
DAY ONE: SAFETY PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
- History of Nuclear Power
- Principles of Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear Power Technology
- What is process safety and nuclear safety?
- Past incidents demonstrating failure in management systems
- Models for Process Safety and Nuclear Safety Management Systems
- Safety Culture and its Elements
- International Nuclear Safety Conventions and Regulatory Framework
- Introduction to the Safety Case
DAY TWO: NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SAFETY
- Past nuclear incidents in great detail and learning points
- Safe site design and the safety case
- Reactor types and their safety
- Radiation and Nuclear Hazards
- Hazard Identification Techniques
- Risk Assessment: PSA
- Consequence Analysis
DAY THREE: DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- Inherently Safer Design Principles
- Defense in Depth
- Safe Designs Operating Rules
- Fuel cycle and radioactive waste management
- Human Factor Elements
- Management of Change Assessment
- Safe Work: Permit to Work Systems
- Performance Measure and KPI’s
DAY FOUR: EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Emergency Response Plan
- Evacuation Procedures
- Emergency Drills
- Preparedness
- Response
- Recovery
DAY FIVE: FIRE SAFETY
- Fire Safety
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Protection Systems
- Fire Risk Analysis
- Interactive Exercise
