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How to Review a Plant Design Change

Changes need safety review.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Changes need safety review. In short: read; check; analyze, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Read the change.

  2. Check licensing basis.

  3. Analyze safety impact.

  4. Check procedures.

  5. Document.

  6. Approve or reject.

Safety reminders for nuclear engineers

  • Follow radiation protection
  • Follow NRC rules
  • Apply ALARA
  • Use procedures exactly

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