Use of Risk Information to Support NRC Human Factors License Amendment Reviews, Inspections, and Research

摘要

The mission of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is to protect the health and safety of the public and the environment with regards to the commercial use of radiological material. This paper describes various ways in which the NRC uses risk information to guide various human factors processes (such as nuclear power plant control room design and modification technical reviews, control room construction inspection efforts, and human factors research). Included are descriptions of observations and lessons learned utilizing risk insights and challenges associated with incorporating risk into NRC human factors processes and recommendations for improving this process within the organization.