Policy Instruction on the Integrated Management System (IMS)
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The PNRI Director recently issued a Policy Instruction which initiated the establishment of an Integrated Management System (IMS) for the whole Institute. the IMS will integrate the requirements for safety, health, environment, security, quality and economic objectives in the performance of PNRI's mandated functions and operations. The launch of the PNRI IMS was done with the help of experts/consultants from the IAEA. For two weeks from September 27 to October 8, Dr. Nestor Pieroni, Dr. Adrian Verkooijen, and Dr. Heriberto Boado Magan interfaced with the PNRI management, conducted lectures and workshops on the IAEA Draft Safety Requirement DS338 on "Management System for Operating Organizations of Research Reactors."
The PNRI IMS will follow the recommendations of DS338 which states that "An integrated management system integrates all components of an organization into one coherent system so as to enable the achievement of all its objectives. These components include the structure, resources and processes. Therefore people, equipments and culture are part of the Management System as well as the documented policies and processes."
Through the IMS, the PNRI hopes to carry out its mission of rendering to society the benefits of nuclear technology applications and ensuring radiological safety and security, in an efficient and transparent manner, optimizing all resources, and satisfying all stakeholders. The development and implementation of the IMS will be done in phases, and will be completed over a two-year period.
REGIONAL TRAINING COURSE ON OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION
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The Philippine Government through the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will host the Regional Training course on Occupational Radiation Protection from 23-27 August 2004 at the PNRI Auditorium, Quezon City, Philippines.
The training course whose objective is to address issues associated with the basic pronciples of occupational radiation protection in the application of ionizing radiation will be conducted under the framework of the IAEA Model Project RAS/9026 Milestone 2 (Occupational Radiation Protection).
Lecturers include Dr. Celia Hacker of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Mr. Johann Zeger of the IAEA, Ms. Eulinia M. Valdezco, Chief , Nuclear Regulations, Licendsing and Safeguards Division of the PNRI and Mr. Nathaniel Devera, Manager, PET Center of the St. Luke's Medical Center. The Officer-in-Charge of the Radiation Protection Unit, Ms. Estrella S. Caseria is the Course Director.
PNRI DIRECTOR CHOSEN 2004 OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL
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Dr. Alumanda M. del Rosa, PNRI Director, receives today the Outstanding Professional of the Year 2004 in the field of Chemistry at the Awards Night to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center.
The Award is given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to give due recognition to professionals who render exemplary performance and outstanding achievements as a professional and for their invaluable contribution to the nation thus enhancing the prestige of their profession.
Dr. dela Rosa was cited for her outstanding contributions to the chemistry profession in the field of research and development in the applications of nuclear chemistry to environmental and biomedical problems such as the red tide, access to clean drinking water, mine tailings and marine ecosystems, for her exemplary leadership and unquestioned integrity as Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute and as former Chairman of the Board of Chemistry, and for her remarkable efforts to strengthen the laboratory accreditation system in the country as member of the Technical Advisory Group of the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
DESIGN BASIS THREAT WORKSHOP IN PNRI
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The Philippine Government through the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) will host a Design Basis Threat (DBT) Workshop in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 27-29 April 2004 at the PNRI Auditorium.
The workshop aims to assist the Philippines in defining attributes or characteristics of potential insider and external adversaries who might attempt unauthorized removal or sabotage of nuclear and radioactive material.
Lecturers and facilitators include Mr. Guy Jones, Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA and Mr. Peter Colgan of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), Australia. The IAEA Technical Coordinator is Mr. Pierre Legoux and Workshop Coordinator is Ms. Julietta Seguis of the Safeguards Unit of the Nuclear Regulations Licensing and Safeguards Division (NRLSD) of PNRI.
The expected participants of the workshop will include national and local enforcement officers, police, state intelligence services, nuclear facility operators and other competent authorities.
