Day 3 - Radioactive Waste Management & CharacterisationWednesday, 22 July 2026

• Specialized techniques for high-activity waste preparation
• Geological disposal requirements and methodologies
• Nuclear Waste Services role and UK policy

This two-part workshop promotes an interactive hands-on, and solutions-oriented approach to workplace safety and applying hazard mitigation principles.

Part 1 introduces participants to:

• Conducting a simulated field walkdown using the Activity Hazard Review process.
• Understanding how various energy sources (e.g., chemical, electrical, gravitational, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, radiation, thermal) can pose risks, if left uncontrolled.
• Applying risk assessment and hazard mitigation principles, emphasising the proactive identification and control of hazards using a structured approach based on the E=0 safety concept — eliminating or controlling energy sources to achieve a “safe state.”

Part 2 is an interactive workshop designed to develop practical field skills to identify, assess, and mitigate hazards across a variety of operational scenarios.

Part 2 reinforces learning outcomes through interactive discussions and hands-on exercises:

• Through guided discussions and case studies, participants will learn to recognise both known and suspect hazards.
• Participants will conduct an Activity Hazard Review to systematically evaluate risks and implement effective mitigation strategies using real-world examples.
• Develop and implement appropriate mitigation and control measures to achieve and maintain a "safe state" (E=0).