Fully understanding the physical and chemical phenomena at work during the operation of civil nuclear reactors, laboratories, and plants such as waste disposal facilities, enables a more effective assessment of the safety of these facilities.

IRSN contributes to the safety of existing and future nuclear facilities through a wide range of activities:

• examining the files submitted by Operators of facilities in operation or under construction
• supporting inspection teams from the French safety authority
• contributing to the process of updating national and international regulations
• developing research programs regarding the prevention of accidents and the management of the consequences of major accidents…

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Safety of existing facilities

Conducting assessments on future facilities

Assessing the safety of military nuclear systems, nuclear facilities and defense-related transports