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Progress of WG3 Activities WG3 Leader: Michelle Bush International Working Forum for Regulatory Supervision of Legacy Sites (RSLS) – Technical Meeting 22-24 October 2013
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Progress of WG3 Activities

WG3 Leader: Michelle BushInternational Working Forum for

Regulatory Supervision of Legacy Sites (RSLS) – Technical Meeting

22-24 October 2013

OverviewProfessional development of regulatorsFocus on training and development for

inspectors of legacy sitesDistribution of questionnaire to MS Q2/2013Original objective to use the responses to

contribute to the development of a training programme to further train inspectors

Activities 2011-2013Three technical meetingsDrafting and continued development of

questionnaireDistribution of questionnaire in early 2012Returned surveys received in last 12 monthsAnalysis of results at 2012 TMContribution to drafting TECDOC

QuestionnaireProvided context and information on RSLSInstructions for completing the questionnaireImportant to acknowledge limitations of

questionnairesTHANK YOU to MS who provided a response

Discussion of resultsQuestion 1In your opinion, what are the most important

skills that an inspector of legacy sites should have?

Please include technical and non-technical skills in your response

Analysis of resultsTechnical:Basic radiation protection principlesUse of monitoring equipment in the field,

particularly related to radiationSafety awareness and risk assessmentKnowledge of regulatory framework and

associated legislation (regulatory fundamentals specific to country / province)

Q1 continuedNon technical:Verbal communication skills, including

negotiationWritten communication skills, including

accuracy and attention to detailCritical thinking, decision making, problem

solvingGood personal characterObservation skills

Question 2In your country, is there an Agency, Ministry of

Department with responsibility for legacy sites from the nuclear fuel cycle (including uranium production cycle)?

Question 3Does your Agency have standard skills or

qualifications that legacy site inspectors are required to have?

Question 4In your Agency, what are the skills or

qualifications that inspectors of operating sites (for example, uranium mining and milling sites, storage and disposal sites and facilities) are required to have? Please detail.

Question 5What training programs does your Agency

provide or offer to staff responsible for inspecting operating or legacy sites? Please list and indicate if each is optional or compulsory

Analysis of resultsDiversity / cultural training Site specific training (i.e. specific to a mine,

former test site, NPP, etc)Health and safety trainingRadiation protection and nuclear safetyEnvironmental laws, and regulations

generallyRisk assessmentUse of equipment, such as handheld GPS’

Question 6For the training programs listed in Q5, please

provide information on how each of these training programs are delivered. For example: online learning, external contractors, internal providers, on-the-job.

Analysis of resultsMode of Delivery Number of responses

Internal courses 7

External contractors 10

On-the-job training 9

Online learning 3

Question 7Do any of the training programs listed in Q5

include training on radiological risk assessment for sites (legacy or operating)?

Question 8 & 9Do attendees of any of the training programs

listed in Q5 receive any kind of accredited certification or acknowledgement of course completion?

Do any of the training programs details include formalised assessment?

Question 10Are site inspectors (for legacy or operating

sites) required to re-train in skills or qualifications after a period of time?

Question 11What area of skills or qualifications would

you like to see improved for inspectors of legacy sites operating in your Agency / country?

Analysis of resultsUse of field and monitoring equipmentCommunication and conflict resolutionSite characterizationSafety awareness

Discussion PointsLimited skills of inspectors can be a barrier

to effective supervision of legacy sites

Information from questionnaires highlights skills that are needed, important, lacking

Discussion PointsLimitations of on-the-job training

Often this is the only option! Loss of historical legacy site knowledge and

informationNo recognized qualification from informal

learning

Discussion PointsImportance of drawing together the most

relevant and appropriately skilled team of inspectors

Establishing a feedback loop with regulatory body to incorporate findings from inspections of legacy sites into future management programmes and decision making

Discussion PointsTECDOC to include recommendations for MS

regarding training for inspectors of legacy sites

Information from WG3 activities can support training program

WG3NEEDS YOU!

Thank you


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