Training and Human Resource Considerations for Nuclear Facility Decommissioning / IAEA, issuing body.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

IAEA, issuing body.

Series:

IAEA nuclear energy series ; Volume NG-T-2.3 (Rev 1)

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series ; Volume NG-T-2.3 (Rev 1)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear facilities--Decommissioning.

Nuclear facilities.

Nuclear facilities--Employees.

Nuclear facilities--Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (89 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2022]

Summary:

This publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) addresses the critical aspects of training and human resource management in nuclear facilities. It provides updated guidance and examples of best practices for training personnel involved in the various phases of a nuclear facility's life cycle. The book emphasizes the application of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology and the integration of digitalization and robotics in training programs. It also discusses workforce planning, recruitment, diversity, employee engagement, and leadership development, ensuring the competence and motivation of personnel. The intended audience includes nuclear facility managers, human resource professionals, and policymakers responsible for nuclear safety and innovation. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

1.2. Objective

1.3. Scope

1.4. Structure

2. THE TRANSITION FROM FACILITY OPERATION TO DECOMMISSIONING

2.1. Moving from facility operation to decommissioning

2.2. Organizational approaches to decommissioning

2.3. Organizational transformation

2.4. Activities following permanent shutdown of a nuclear facility

2.4.1. Post‑operation activities

2.4.2. Preparing for the start of decommissioning activities

3. HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE CONTEXT OF DECOMMISSIONING

3.1. Human resource needs for specific phases of decommissioning

3.1.1. Planning and preparation

3.1.2. Post‑operation

3.1.3. Deferral period (if applied)

3.1.4. Facility dismantling

3.1.5. Conventional demolition and site release

3.2. Key functional areas for decommissioning

3.2.1. Programme management

3.2.2. Project management

3.2.3. Management of materials including radioactive waste

3.2.4. Management of safety

3.2.5. Environmental management

3.2.6. Planning

3.3. Roles and responsibilities for decommissioning

3.3.1. Programme director

3.3.2. Project managers

3.3.3. Engineers

3.3.4. Technicians

3.3.5. Skilled trades

3.3.6. Specialist support

3.3.7. Supervisors

3.3.8. Data managers

3.3.9. Security and emergency response

3.4. Implications for staffing levels

4. MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR DECOMMISSIONING

4.1. Human resource management strategy

4.2. Workforce planning

4.3. Recruitment

4.4. Diversity

4.5. Location and mobility

4.6. Employee engagement and retention

4.7. Leadership and leadership development

4.8. Succession and talent management

4.9. Performance management

5. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FOR DECOMMISSIONING

5.1. Knowledge management requirements for decommissioning.

5.2. Adapting the knowledge management programme to decommissioning

5.3. Knowledge loss risk management

5.4. Knowledge and information management systems

6. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND THE APPLICATION OF SAT

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Systematic approach to training

6.2.1. SAT analysis phase

6.2.2. SAT design phase

6.2.3. SAT development phase

6.2.4. SAT implementation phase

6.2.5. SAT evaluation phase

7. PRACTICAL ASPECTS AND TOOLS FOR TRAINING

7.1. Different approaches to training

7.2. Instructors and trainers

7.3. Digitalized training

7.4. Training facilities and collaborating centres

7.4.1. Digital simulations

7.4.2. Use of 3‑D models

7.4.3. Physical mock‑ups

8. CONCLUSIONS

Appendix I TRANSITION FROM OPERATION TO DECOMMISSIONING FOR RINGHALS 1 AND 2 IN SWEDEN

Appendix II HUMAN RESOURCE CHALLENGES AT THE IGNALINA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN LITHUANIA

Appendix III WORKFORCE TRANSITION AT THE ROCKY FLATS PLANT, USA

Appendix IV KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TRANSFER FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DECOMMISSIONING IN ARMENIA

Appendix V CASE STUDY ON RETAINING KNOWLEDGE FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DECOMMISSIONING PROJECTS IN FRANCE

Appendix VI EVOLUTION OF TRAINING EMPHASIS FROM FACILITY OPERATION TO DECOMMISSIONING

Appendix VII CASE STUDY ON MOVING FROM OPERATIONAL TO DECOMMISSIONING TRAINING IN FRANCE

Appendix VIII EXAMPLES OF INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMMES TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN NUCLEAR TRAINING AND DECOMMISSIONING

Appendix IX TRAINING COURSE ON MANAGING CHANGE FROM OPERATION TO DECOMMISSIONING

Appendix X CASE STUDY ON DIGITALIZED TRAINING AND E‑LEARNING IN CANADA

Appendix XI CASE STUDIES ON 3‑D MODELLING, SIMULATORS, MOCK‑UPS AND DEMONSTRATORS

REFERENCES

ANNEX: SUPPLEMENTARY FILES

ABBREVIATIONS

CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW.

STRUCTURE OF THE IAEA NUCLEAR ENERGY SERIES.

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Print version: IAEA Training and Human Resource Considerations for Nuclear Facility Decommissioning

ISBN:

9789201267214

OCLC:

1378389817