Nuclear Safety
Nuclear Acronyms
Construction Documentation
Site Protocols & Security
Nuclear Plant Knowledge
100

What is the principle that requires radiation exposure to be as low as reasonably achievable?

What is ALARA?

100

What does COG stand for?

What is the CANDU Owners Group Inc?

100

What document defines the scope, timeline, and objectives of a construction project?

What is the Project Execution Plan (PEP)?

100

In case of a site emergency, where does everyone meet for accounting?

What is a muster area?

100

What type of reactor is currently used at any operating nuclear reactor in Canada?

What is a CANDU reactor?

200

Who enforces nuclear safety regulations in Canada?

What is the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)?

200

What does PPE stand for?

What is Personal Protective Equipment?

200

What is the purpose of a Field Change Notice (FCN)?

What is to document and approve deviations from design or scope during construction?

200

What is the first thing a new worker must complete before entering a nuclear site?

What is site orientation or nuclear safety training?

200

What is the new small modular reactor planned for Darlington?

What is the BWRX-300?

300

What document must be submitted to begin any major modification at a nuclear facility?

What is a Safety Assessment or Modification Proposal?

300

What does OCNI stand for?

What is Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries ?

300

What is a CITP in construction quality control?

What is a Construction, Inspection and Test Plan?

300

What is the minimum PPE requirement for most construction tasks on a nuclear site?

What is hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses and gloves?

300

What coolant is used in CANDU reactors?

What is heavy water (D₂O)?

400

What is the term for stopping reactor operations during unsafe conditions?

What is a reactor trip or SCRAM?  

400

What does WANO stand for?

What is the World Association of Nuclear Operators?

400

What document must be submitted before commencing any hot work on site?

What is a Hot Work Permit?

400

What is the name for unannounced evaluations of worker compliance on site?

What is a safety audit or inspection?

400

What is the function of a heat exchanger in a nuclear plant?

What is to transfer heat from the reactor to generate steam for turbines?

500

What is the safety system designed to prevent the release of radioactive material during an accident?

What is the containment system?

500

What does LOTO refer to in nuclear site work?

What is Lockout/Tagout?

500

What is a Turnover Package (TOP)?

What is a collection of verified documentation showing that a system is ready for handover?

500

What protocol must be followed before entering any radiation-controlled area?

What is dosimetry check-in and contamination monitoring?

500

What system is responsible for shutting down the reactor during emergencies?

What is the shutdown system (SDS1 and SDS2)?

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