Ask a member of the public to think about ‘Nuclear Safety’ and it’s highly likely a number of emotive words and images will spring to mind – events like Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima have touched thousands, tainted the industry’s reputation and contributed to years of slow progression of the technology. With nuclear power offering a viable solution to many of the planet’s most pressing concerns such as climate change, fossil fuel dependence and energy security, it’s time to change the narrative a little and think about how the industry has addressed the challenges raised by these significant events. In this presentation, Tom will provide an insight into how the nuclear industry rigorously assesses and implements changes based on operational experience, not only to physical designs but also to the way plants are organised and operated. Several fascinating case studies will be explored and explained from a technical perspective, as well as looking at how human factors influence safety.