Peer Review Forum (PRF) Terms of Reference
- To share and develop good practice in the Independent Peer Review of nuclear facility safety cases, with the outputs captured in published guidance.
- This will take account of lessons learned throughout the nuclear industry and other industries.
- It will consider appropriate and effective use of the supply chain, including the engagement of SQEP resource with niche skills.
- To enable benchmarking of peer review processes.
- To share regulatory issues related to Independent Peer Review.
- To provide a cross-industry forum to promote an agreed understanding of basic principles of peer review.
- To share operating experience and lessons learned relating to peer review.
- The group will focus primarily on the review of nuclear safety cases; however the review of other types of documentation may be discussed, as applicable.
Programme of Work
Recent activity
The PRF have recently updated the industry Good Practice Guide “The UK Nuclear Industry Guide To Peer Review of Safety Cases” (see link in “Useful Documents” below).
Operational experience and learning are shared at each meeting.
The PRF’s current main work stream focuses on the challenges associated with identifying, developing and maintaining SQEP resource for the nuclear peer review function. This work stream ties in with the SDF’s strategic objective “Nuclear critical skills and resilience”.
Future Work
A list of potential future work items is maintained. This is available on request.
Associated Groups
The PRF work closely with the following groups:
The PRF also maintain awareness of the work carried out by the Independent Oversight Working Group
More Information
Useful Documents
Contact Us
For more information regarding the PRF, please contact the group’s chair.