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this
the
In the
The JVC's Executive Committee and General Management considered that this non-conformance should be dealt with
with seriously and scientifically. We should recognise the serious nature of this non-conformaNCE which should not Occur. We should make
to find out the reasons for thorough investigation occurrence. During the treatment of this non-conformance, PRC and expatriate specialists should fully cooperate. process of finalising the technical solution, the principle of "safety first, quality first" must be adhered to. Irrespective of which solution to be adopted, the original design criteria
technical standards must and
be met. The identification of weaknesses in project quality management and control and the
of improvement
the
and contrac tor
the JVC are an The important process
non-conformance. in dealing with this project quality management and control must be improved to stop similar non-conformance from recurring.
measures
The VC's policy on the treatment of this non-conformance was as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
To put a hold point on the pouring of concrete on Unit 1 reactor building raft.
To check that all other types of reinforcing bars in the first layer had been placed correctly.
To arrange the Ear design team and in line with the policy of giving priority to safety and quality, to determine a technical solution which coupletely meets all requirements of the original design.
To present the technical solution to the National Nuclear
to Safety Administration (NNSA)
ensure that they had no objection.
To investigate how and why the non-conformance occured and the responsibilities of the parties concerned, to review the controls and procedures used for implementing the civil construction work,
determine improvements are needed to avoid further occurrences.
The abo ve
actions
and
carried wa s
to
what
JVC
in
plan of
out by the conjunction with the EdF design team and the contractor HCCM.
2.
The Treatment of The Non-conformance
There were three phases in dealing with this non-conformance by the JVC:
Phase One: September 15-29, Investigation of Problem
The
work
in this
included:
of
this
handling
pha se
investigation non-conformance, formulation of the principles in non-conformances, establishment of plans and steps to finalise
the technical
solution,
and the
reporting of the Department
this in Charge
National Nuclear
Safety
non-conformance to the JVC Board, (Ministry of Nuclear Industry),
Administration (NNSA) and the JVC's shareholders.
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