As part of the Periodic Safety Review for the Sizewell 'B' nuclear power plant a Human Factors Discipline Review was carried out by a team of specialists. The review considered 47 topic areas and searched for relevant good practice for each area. The review was carried out using a strict pre-determined approach reporting on a template to maximise the output within the available resources. Where significant changes in relevant good practice were identified from the position 10 or 20 years ago this was highlighted by the authors. For a small number of topics gaps in good practice were identified. The results of the review will be taken forward into the main stage of the safety review for this power plant. The document will also form a key reference resource for the nuclear licensee. It is anticipated that the increase focus and available guidance will enhance the consideration of Human Factors in future safety reviews.
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