Current nuclear power plant safety issues: Preview of an international conference

The Three Mile Island accident in the USA has led to extensive examination by many nations of the safety of their nuclear power facilities. The results of these investigations are becoming available and the safety issues of current concern are becoming clear. The more significant of these are: operational safety aspects, including qualification of the operating staff as well as the utility management, and man-machine interfaces; emergency planning and preparedness; siting policy requirements; plant design improvements and modifications; and various possibilities for international co-operation. In order to clarify, discuss and assess these important issues, the International Atomic Energy Agency will convene an International Conference on Current Nuclear Power Plant Safety Issues from 20-24 October 1980 in Stockholm, Sweden. This article introduces some of the subjects which will be treated during the meeting