AVN offers a large range of technical support services, including trainings, in the field of Nuclear Safety, Industrial Safety and Radiation protection, in order to meet its customers' specific needs.
1. Assistance to Nuclear Safety Authorities
- Organization of the Nuclear Safety Authority and of its inspection practices
- Design, implementation and review of safety management systems
- Development of regulatory requirements
- Assessment of:
- safety analysis methodologies
- operational safety documents (Technical specifications, Procedures, Emergency preparedness, ...)
- safety analysis reports in line with international practices
- Dedicated trainings on nuclear safety and safety culture
2. Safety advices for nuclear installation Operators and Constructors
- Review or assessment of safety management systems and of safety improvement programmes in line with the IAEA standards and the WENRA reference levels
- Review of:
- safety cases
- analyses of mechanical structures and components
- Assessment of:
- new plant concepts
- safety analysis methodologies
- technical specifications and procedures
- ageing management programmes
- emergency preparedness & response plans
- safety critical and safety related software
- structural integrity issues in operating plants
- design or operational safety reports for mechanical structures and components
- Preparation or review of safety analysis reports for submission to the regulatory body
- Dedicated trainings on nuclear safety and safety culture
- Global analysis of events for the sake of operating experience feedback
3. Assistance to organisations for know-how development in safety
- Assessment of safety analysis methodologies
- Explanation and translation into practice of the IAEA standards and the ETSON Safety Assessment Guide
- Realisation of education and training sessions
- Organisation of seminars
AVN tailors support activities to meet its customers' needs and expected service levels.