Safety management in industrial reprocessing: Lessons learned from COGEMA's experiences

Today every responsible industry strives to carry out its activity following the lines of sustainable development. Consequently, protection of workers and the natural environment, along with other determining factors such as economic and social impacts, must be taken into consideration within an overall industrial development plan. This applies in particular to the nuclear industry. Specifically, the different operations implied by spent fuel management must ensure, in all circumstances, a minimisation of radiological impact both on humans and surrounding environment. COGEMA has over several decades developed and continuously aimed to optimise the technical and organisational features necessary to ensure protection of its personnel, the public and the environment. (author)