Low Level Event and Near Miss Process for Nuclear Power Plants

This publication provides nuclear power plant operators and regulatory organizations with a best practice overview of the development, implementation and continuous improvement of low level events and near miss processes. Use of guidance and best practices, as described in this publication, will help the relevant organizations in recognizing emerging adverse trends by analysing lower level events and near misses. Correcting such adverse trends proactively may prevent occurrence of significant events, and thereby, enhance the safety and reliability of nuclear power plants.