Nuclear Reactor Operator how-to

How to Perform a Surveillance Test

Surveillances prove safety equipment works.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Surveillances prove safety equipment works. In short: review; brief; verify, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review the procedure and tech spec.

  2. Brief the team on roles and risks.

  3. Verify initial conditions.

  4. Perform steps in order with place-keeping.

  5. Record results.

  6. Restore the system and verify.

Safety reminders for nuclear reactor operators

  • Follow radiation protection and ALARA
  • Use procedures and place-keeping
  • Use three-way communication
  • Follow fitness-for-duty rules

Reactor core · Fission · Control rods · Criticality · Scram · Technical specifications: see the full nuclear reactor operator glossary.

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