Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. communicate the essence of nuclear safety, security and safeguard; 2. have a good knowledge of safety fundamental principles, requirements and guides for nuclear facilities from design, operation and eventual decommissioning; 3. have a good knowledge of global nuclear security regimes; 4. identify human factors in nuclear safety and nuclear security; and 5. appreciate the interrelationship between nuclear safety, nuclear security and nuclear safeguard.

Definitions of Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguard. Safety of plant design and operation. Safety of material handling. Fundamental Safety Principles, Safety Requirements and Safety Guides. International instruments for nuclear safety. Nuclear safety culture. Basic concepts of Nuclear Security. International and national legal instruments for nuclear security regulation. Potential threats to nuclear facility. Nuclear non-proliferation and counter-terrorism treaties. Nuclear Security Culture. interrelationship between safety and security, safety and security cultures, factors influencing nuclear security culture. Synergy between nuclear safety, security and safeguard. Case studies.