2nd International CNS conference on fire safety and emergency preparedness in the nuclear industry (FSEP 2017)

The 2nd International Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness in the Nuclear Industry (FSEP 2017) provided a forum for nuclear professionals to network and communicate changes presently impacting the industry. The 2.5-day core program comprised of 3 plenary sessions and 6 technical sessions to present and share the latest work and information in the important areas of fire safety and emergency preparedness and mechanisms of emergency management and response that support enhanced interoperability. Attendees were able to report on the challenges impacting the nuclear industry and share lessons learned from reviews, drills, and major exercises. The topics included programs, plans, achievements and lessons learned from Business Performance and Governance, Human Performance, Technology and Processes and Programs. The conference attracted international participants from various sectors of the nuclear industry relating to power reactors, research reactors, nuclear laboratories, mines, processing, storage and handling facilities, decommissioned nuclear facilities, nuclear medicine and transportation of nuclear materials.