Member states' experiences and insights from maintaining safety, security and reliable nuclear industry operations during the Covid-19 pandemic / International Atomic Energy Agency.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

Technical Reports Series

Technical Reports Series ; v.491

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2023]

Summary:

This IAEA Technical Report provides an analysis of the challenges faced by the nuclear industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on maintaining safety, security, and reliable operations. It compiles experiences and insights from member states, highlighting the adaptation of regulatory bodies and nuclear facilities to ensure continued operation amidst the pandemic's disruptions. The report examines strategic planning, personnel protection, supply chain management, and regulatory functions, offering lessons and good practices to enhance preparedness for future pandemics. Intended for regulatory bodies, nuclear facilities, and international organizations, it aims to support improved response and recovery strategies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

1.2. Objectives

1.3. Scope

1.4. Structure

2. IMPACT OF COVID‑19 PANDEMIC ON OPERATION OF FACILITIES, CONDUCT OF ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE OF REGULATORY FUNCTIONS

2.1. Impact on personnel availability

2.2. Impact on operation of nuclear and radiation facilities

2.2.1. Nuclear power plants

2.2.2. Nuclear fuel cycle facilities

2.2.3. Radioisotope production facilities and research reactors

2.2.4. Other facilities

2.2.5. Transport of nuclear and other radioactive material

2.3. Impact on supply chain

2.4. Impact on energy supply and demand and economic impact

2.5. Impact on regulatory functions

3. PANDEMIC STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES

3.1. Operations — Pandemic strategic planning

3.1.1. Business continuity plans in operating organizations

3.1.2. Response management unit

3.1.3. Delegation of authority

3.1.4. Emergency preparedness and response strategies

3.1.5. Pre‑pandemic planning for supplies and logistics

3.2. Regulatory functions — Pandemic strategic planning

3.2.1. Business continuity plans in regulatory bodies

3.2.2. Risk informed decision making and regulatory relief

4. OPERATING EXPERIENCE IN RESPONDING TO THE COVID‑19 PANDEMIC

4.1. Protection of essential personnel and ensuring personnel availability

4.2. Use of personal protective equipment and hygiene and disinfection measures

4.3. Monitoring of personnel health and contact tracing Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Member States' Experiences and Insights from Maintaining Safety, Security and Reliable Nuclear Industry Operations During the Covid-19 Pandemic

ISBN:

9789201210234

OCLC:

1415894975