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nreo:canonicalLabel "assessment" (en)
skos:definition "1. The 'process', and the result, of analysing systematically and evaluating the hazards associated with 'sources' and 'practices', and associated protection and safety measures. 'Assessment' is often aimed at quantifying performance measures for comparison with criteria. In 'IAEA publications', 'assessment' should be distinguished from 'analysis'. 'Assessment' is aimed at providing information that forms the basis of a decision on whether or not something is satisfactory. Various kinds of analysis may be used as tools in doing this. Hence an 'assessment' may include a number of 'analyses'. consequence assessment. 'Assessment' of the radiological consequences (e.g. 'doses', 'activity concentrations')6 of 'normal operation' and possible 'accidents' associated with an 'authorized facility' or part thereof. This differs from 'risk assessment' in that probabilities are not included in the 'assessment'. dose assessment. 'Assessment' of the 'dose(s)' to an individual or group of people. For example, 'assessment' of the 'dose' received by or 'committed' to by an individual on the basis of results from 'workplace monitoring' or 'bioassay'. The term 'exposure assessment' is also sometimes used. exposure assessment. See 'assessment '(1),' dose assessment'. performance assessment. 'Assessment' of the performance of a 'system' or subsystem and its implications for 'protection and safety' at an authorized facility. This differs from 'safety assessment' in that it can be applied to parts of an 'authorized facility' (and its environment), and does not necessarily require the 'assessment' of radiological impacts. risk assessment. 'Assessment' of the radiological 'risks' associated with 'normal operation' and possible 'accidents' involving a 'source' or 'practice'. This will normally include 'consequence assessment', together with some 'assessment' of the probability of those consequences arising. safety assessment. 1. 'Assessment' of all aspects of a 'practice' that are relevant to 'protection and safety';' 'for an 'authorized facility', this includes 'siting', 'design' and 'operation' of the 'facility'. This will normally include 'risk assessment'. See also 'probabilistic safety assessment (PSA)'. 6 Care should be taken when discussing ‘consequences’ in this context to distinguish between radiological consequences of events causing 'exposure', such as 'doses', and the health consequences, such as cancers, that could result from 'doses'. ‘Consequences’ of the former type generally imply a probability of experiencing ‘consequences’ of the latter type. See also 'end point'. 2. 'Analysis' to predict the performance of an overall 'system' and its impact, where the performance measure is the radiological impact or some other global measure of the impact on 'safety'. 3. The systematic 'process' that is carried out throughout the design process to ensure that all the relevant 'safety requirements' are met by the proposed (or actual) 'design'. 'Safety assessment' includes, but is not limited to, the formal 'safety analysis'. See Ref. [9]. threat assessment. The 'process' of analysing systematically the hazards associated with 'facilities', 'activities' or 'sources' within or beyond the borders of a State in order to identify: (a) Those 'events' and the associated areas for which 'protective actions' may be 'required' within the State; (b) The actions that would be effective in mitigating the consequences of such 'events'. The term 'threat assessment' does not imply that any threat, in the sense of an intention and capability to cause harm, has been made in relation to such 'facilities', 'activities' or 'sources'. 2.' Activities' carried out to determine that 'requirements' are met and that 'processes' are adequate and effective, and to encourage managers to implement improvements, including 'safety' improvements. This usage originated in 'quality assurance' and related fields. ! The IAEA is revising the 'requirements' and guidance in the subject area of 'quality assurance' for new 'safety standards' on 'management systems' for the 'safety' of nuclear 'facilities and activities' involving the use of 'ionizing radiation'. The term 'management system' has been adopted in the revised standards instead of the terms 'quality assurance' and 'quality assurance' programme. 'Assessment' 'activities' may include reviewing, checking, inspecting, testing, surveillance, auditing, peer evaluation and technical review. These activities can be divided into two broad categories: 'independent assessment' and 'self-assessment'. independent assessment. 'Assessments' such as 'audits' or surveillances carried out to determine the extent to which the 'requirements' for the 'management system' are fulfilled, to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'management system' and to identify opportunities for improvement. They can be conducted by or on behalf of the organization itself for internal purposes, by interested parties such as customers and regulators (or by other persons on their behalf), or by external independent organizations. This definition applies in 'management systems' and related fields. Persons conducting 'independent assessments' do not participate directly in the work being assessed. 'Independent assessment' 'activities' include internal and external 'audit', surveillance, peer evaluation and technical review, which are focused on safety aspects and areas where problems have been found. An 'audit' is used in the sense of a documented activity performed to determine by investigation, examination and evaluation of objective evidence the adequacy of, and adherence to, established 'procedures', instructions, specifications, codes, standards, administrative or operational programmes and other applicable documents, and the effectiveness of their implementation. self-assessment. A routine and continuing 'process' conducted by senior management and management at other levels to evaluate the effectiveness of performance in all areas of their responsibility. This definition applies in 'management systems' and related fields. 'Self-assessment' 'activities' include review, surveillance and discrete checks, which are focused on preventing, or identifying and correcting, management problems that hinder the achievement of the organization’s objectives, particularly 'safety' objectives. 'Self-assessment' provides an overall view of the performance of the organization and the degree of maturity of the 'management system'. It also helps to identify areas for improvement in the organization, to determine priorities, and to set a baseline for further improvement. 'Senior management' means the person who, or group of people which, directs, controls and assesses an organization at the highest level. The term management self-assessment is also used, notably in the IAEA’s 'safety standards' on 'quality assurance' in nuclear power plants. " (en)

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