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Because of the pandemic, nuclear power plants haveto have safety checks done by remote means

Pandemic drives plant operators to employ remote checks, WNN, 17 July 2020  Nuclear power plant operators are carrying out remote quality and safety related assessments of systems, structures and components (SSCs) to overcome physical distancing and mobility restrictions during the global COVID-19 pandemic, participants in a recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) webinar said. SSCs must be regularly monitored, replaced and have their quality verified.

…….limitations such as reduced on-site staffing and travel restrictions have forced both operators and suppliers to rethink their practices……. https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Pandemic-drives-plant-operators-to-employ-remote-c

July 18, 2020 - Posted by | 2 WORLD, health, safety

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