B.2: Safety Standards
Achieve global acceptance of international safety standards Other Information:
Actions: (i) Update safety standards and develop new standards, as needed in all areas of nuclear installations, radiation,
transport and waste safety. (ii) Promote global acceptance and application of IAEA safety standards and seek feedback for
their continuous improvement through: - providing guidance for the safety assessment of nuclear power plants for long term
operation; - supporting the review of the design, construction and operation of research reactors and fuel cycle facilities
against the IAEA safety standards; - contributing to the development and application of safety criteria for innovative and
evolutionary reactor designs; - supporting the application of international nuclear transport regulations and provision of
transport safety appraisals; - working in cooperation with other international organizations and professional bodies to prepare
guidelines and provide for the application of Agency safety standards relevant to the radiation exposure of people in medical
practices; - developing a coherent approach for the management of radioactive waste, in accordance with the appropriate safety
standards, the safe life cycle management and decommissioning of nuclear installations, including research reactors, and the
protection of the public and the environment from the impact of ionizing radiation due to radionuclides, either discharged
or present in the environment, including naturally occurring radioactive material; - promoting the global harmonization and
optimization of occupational radiation protection standards. (iii) Extend safety related assistance to address Member State
needs. Coordinate with other organizations, where appropriate, and promote national self-assessments and support sustainable
safety infrastructures by: - supporting development of appropriate national legislation; - supporting the upgrading of safety
related regulatory infrastructures, in particular to address the problems related to the safety of some research reactors
and control over radioactive sources; - delivering an integrated -package- of existing safety review services and appraisals
and planning new ones, including those for research reactors, fuel cycle facilities and emergency preparedness and response
activities; - providing material for education and training in nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety and training
the trainers for its effective utilization. (iv) Assist in strengthening national and international mechanisms for nuclear
and radiological emergency preparedness and response including training and field response. (v) Assist in managing existing
nuclear safety knowledge and promote the creation of new knowledge by pooling, analysing, classifying and developing sustainable
networks for sharing nuclear safety knowledge. (vi) Increase the outreach and transparency of safety related activities.
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