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PRESENTATION
MARTHA TUTU GEORGE
Scientific Officer, Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority
SIERRA LEONE
10/6/2014
NUCLEAR SAFETY AND RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY
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GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE COUNTRY
Sierra Leone is a country situated in the West Coast of Africa.
It is bordered by Guinea to the North, Liberia to the South-East and the Atlantic Ocean to the South-West.
It has a Population of about Six Million.(2008 census)
Land area 27,653 sq mi.
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INTEGRATION OF SAFETY CULTURE
INTO REGULATORY PRACTICES AND
THE REGULATORY DECISION MAKING
PROCESS AT THE NSRPA IN SIERRA
LEONE
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INTRODUCTION
The NSRPA has adopted the IAEA’s TSR 1 and subsequent
amendments for our Transport Safety Regulations.
We are an effective and independent Regulatory Authority.
The Authority determines Safety Measures to be achieved by
Regulators and Licensees to protect people and the environment
against radiation risks.
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We also ensure implementation of these Safety Measures.
According to Section 5, sub section 2 (vi) of the NSRP Act 2012
which states “Without prejudice to the generality of sub section
(1), the Authority shall have the power to confirm the
competence of personnel responsible for the safe operation of a
facility, activity or practice involving ionizing radiation.
Also, according to Section 9, sub section 1 of the NSRP Act 2012
which states “Where a situation poses an imminent safety or
security hazard involving radiation sources, nuclear material and
any other radioactive material to the public or the environment,
the Authority shall order an immediate cessation of all activities
and ensure the restoration of safety and security.
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As part of our Safety Culture, the NSRPA ensures the following
practices are adhered to by its Regulators.
Records showing Regulators who carry out inspections in every
facility.
Radiation warning signs and symbols in our laboratories where
radiation sources and devices are handled.
This is done to keep control of radioactive material to prevent
unauthorized access to such material.
The Authority focuses all communication to the public on
matters directly related to risk using simple and understandable
language.
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Pre and Post inspection meetings.
Pre and Post Safety checks on equipment.
This is done to prevent contamination and for proper
functioning of equipment.
Safety Gears are worn during inspections.
Radiation hazards are controlled and doses kept ALARA,with
the economic and social factors being taken into
consideration.
This is achieved by the Principle of Dose Reduction
(Distance, Time and Shielding).
In dose monitoring, the Authority personnel and workers in
the various fields are provided with TLD Badges which are
read periodically.
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PHOTOS ILLUSTRATING NUCLEAR DENSITY
GUAGES INSPECTIONS
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The NSRPA considers Safety Culture in our regulatory
decision making processes to ensure that it is risk informed.
This is done by developing safety culture policies, training
management and technical staff in their respective roles and
responsibilities and implementing theses policies.
Our Authority engages in ongoing dialogue with licensees-
To enhance the understanding of Safety Culture aspects
To seeks licensees commitment to comply with Safety
requirements.
We also have independent peer assessments of Safety
Culture.
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The Authority exercises adequate legal powers.
According to Section 5 sub section 2 (i) of the NSRP Act
2012 which states “Without prejudice to the generality
of sub section (1),the Authority shall have the power to
issue, amend, suspend or revoke licenses and set code of
practice for practices and activities involving ionizing
radiation for beneficial and peaceful purposes.
Information dissemination and experience sharing on
return from IAEA meetings, workshops and trainings.
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Appropriate training of and collaboration with other
Ministries, Departments and Agencies including Mining,
Industry, Environment, Health and other Stakeholders and
Frontline Officers.
According to Section (5), Subsection (2) (xii), which states “
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the
Authority shall have the Power to cooperate with other
governmental bodies having competence in such areas such as
in health and safety, environmental protection, security and
transportation of dangerous goods.
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Also, according to Section (5), Subsection (2) (xiii), which
states “ Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Authority shall have the Power to establish appropriate
mechanisms and procedures for informing the public, media
ad other stakeholders about the regulatory process and the
safety and security aspects of regulated activities and
practices, including incidents, accidents and abnormal
occurrences.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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