TRASNUSAFE

TRAINING SCHEMES ON NUCLEAR SAFETY CULTURE

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'Nuclear Safety Culture is a topic of paramount importance for all nuclear operators as well as for all operators of installations dedicated to radiology and radiotherapy. It concerns also the regulators and related support organisations. Its efficient practice is an absolute must for nuclear power plants, for production and transport of fissile materials and radioisotopes, and for related research activities. The objective of this project is to design, develop and test two relevant training schemes on Nuclear Safety Culture with a European dimension, based on a specific evaluation of the training needs. Through this coordination action, involving training providers, industry, regulators and universities, the two new training schemes with a common generic module will benefit from a multi-cultural approach, diversified resources, and the search for high quality. The central objective being the mutual recognition of good practices and behaviours related to the safety culture management of the nuclear installations in Europe, the safety managers will be the first beneficiaries of this coordination action. Two groups of users will be set up: a “nuclear industry” group and a “use of ionising radiation based technology” group. The “analysis” team (WP1) will collect and analyse the data on the needs. It will exchange information on a regional basis. The links between the ALARA principle and the safety culture will be subject of a specific action in WP2. Two reflection groups will be organised with the European ALARA Network and the European Platform EUTERP. Using the results of WP1, the “design and development” team (WP3) will involve several European training providers, as well as university specialists of the technical topics and methods to be dealt with, including distance learning. The “validation” team (WP4) will test the new teaching modules by means of pilot sessions. The Quality Assurance will be established as a support to the project.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

Improving the safety of industrial and medical nuclear installations is of paramount importance for the EU and its citizens. An EU initiative developed new training modules to help enhance safety culture of managers of nuclear installations and hospitals in Europe.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

One way to promote safety is to build a culture of nuclear safety through the whole chain of design, construction, operation and dismantling of nuclear facilities. Enhancing managerial competences and leadership is of paramount importance in building nuclear safety culture. The EU-funded project 'Training schemes on nuclear safety culture' (http://trasnusafe.eu/ (TRASNUSAFE)) worked on realising this ambitious goal to increase safety in nuclear environments.

Researchers analysed the needs of potential trainees, and studied their professional environment and expectations. They examined the relationship between radiation protection and nuclear safety culture to define the content of the training modules through questionnaires and workshops in different regions of the European Union. All the accumulated data was then used as a basis for the creation of five modules.

The project team developed an all-purpose training module aimed at improving knowledge of key accountabilities and the responsibility of decision makers in developing, supporting and fostering a culture of safety. It also promoted understanding of systems for radiation protection, safety and safety culture, as well as the business and safety gains of a solid culture.

Four other specialised modules were designed that deal with contractors' awareness of safety systems, the design of management systems, management tools that determine organisational flaws, and the financial importance of safety culture in medical applications. The modules target safety managers in the industrial and medical facilities.

In an EU-wide context, the project also integrated the concept of a European Passport acquired through training using the European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET). Five pilot sessions were held at different locations that tested and assessed each training module.

TRASNUSAFE has provided valuable learning tools to decision makers so they can retain and advance their know-how and competencies in nuclear safety. The project envisions safer industrial and medical nuclear installations for both Europe and the rest of the world.