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Developing a Streamlined Approach to Criticality Safety Analyst Training/Qualification

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1375861
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  1. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Criticality Safety Analyst (CSA) Qualification Standard was a multidivisional effort forged in late 2012. The result of the effort is a well-documented and efficient approach to training, encompassing local and national Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) training courses for incoming criticality safety staff, as well as a model for professional development of qualified CSAs at LANL. Five years later, the approach to training and qualification for CSAs has evolved into a streamlined safety management function, integrated in all phases of employee recruitment, development, deployment, and management.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1375861
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--17-21405
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English