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Inspection Fundamentals

Inspection Fundamentals. IAEA Training session, Week 4. Characteristics of a good inspection When you might conduct an inspection How to prepare for an inspection Prepare together for the two mock inspections. Fundamental principles. Inspections should: Be consistent and transparent

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Inspection Fundamentals

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  1. Inspection Fundamentals IAEA Training session, Week 4

  2. Characteristics of a good inspection • When you might conduct an inspection • How to prepare for an inspection • Prepare together for the two mock inspections

  3. Fundamental principles • Inspections should: • Be consistent and transparent • Be open to formal scrutiny • Be planned, coordinated and controlled activities • Follow approved standards of performance, methodology and procedures • Follow objectives and criteria communicated to the licensee • Follow the organizational framework • Be documented in official and timely reports

  4. Consistency and Transparency • Messages should be consistent from one inspector to another • Not trying to “trick” the licensees.. We all have the same goal at the end of the day: Safety

  5. Worksheet guidance documents

  6. Inspection triggers Why are we doing this inspection? • New licence • Facility or design changes • Previous compliance history (on follow-up list)

  7. Inspection triggers Why are we doing this inspection? • Due as per planned inspection schedule • Significant change in licensed activities • Direction from Commission • Whistleblower

  8. Inspection trigger

  9. Purpose, scope, objectives & approach • Purpose: Why • Scope: What are we looking at • locations, systems, people or activities • Objectives: What do we hope to achieve • Are we trying to send a message? • Are we trying to bring them back into compliance? • Approach: How • announced or unannounced • Short inspection or more in depth

  10. Inspection team Usually one inspector, but could also include.. • Inspector in training • Licensing Specialist • Inspector from another government agency • Transport Officer • Type I team (up to 6 team members)

  11. Inspection logistics • Local or overnight? • Weather conditions? • Timing with licensee activities • Is site access possible? • Security clearance required?

  12. Inspection Logistics What will you need? • Safety training and safety equipment • Hard hat, glasses, safety boots • Technical equipment • Survey meter, dosimeter, contamination meter • Cell phone, GPS, camera

  13. What to review before starting • CNSC licence • What activities can they conduct, and where • What nuclear substances and/or radiation devices are they allowed?

  14. What to review before starting • Radiation Safety Manual • Training, audits, dose control, security • Previous inspections • Look for non-compliances • Make note of any promised action • Look for trends

  15. What to review before starting • Event reports • Frequent events can be a sign of a poorly controlled program • May want to follow-up with the workers if there was a recent, serious event • Communications

  16. Upon arrival…. • Meet with licensee representative • Who will be the main contact? • Sign in if required • Introductions • Confirm PPE requirements • Complete any safety requirements

  17. Upon arrival….. • Explain why you’re there • What are you planning to do • Who would you like to interview • What records and measurements are required • Present any public relations materials • Newsletters, bulletins, training or information documents

  18. Collect inspection facts • Monitor and observe • Review procedures and documents • Interview workers • Samples and measurements • Photos (provide copies to licensee?)

  19. Analyze inspection findings • Do you have sufficient information? • Analyze facts against inspection criteria • Keep notes on non-compliant items • Stick to the facts

  20. Generate PIR (preliminary inspection report)

  21. Questions?? Feel free to contact me – Lindsay Pozihun lindsay.pozihun@canada.ca

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