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Module 1 of 5 · UNE 73401 · Block 1

Organization and quality assurance program

The first block requires a formal quality assurance program, with clear responsibilities and sufficient independence for the quality function.

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Quality assurance program

A framework document describing how the organization ensures quality across all activities related to nuclear safety.

Organization and responsibilities

Defining quality responsibilities with sufficient independence from production or operations areas.

Staff training and qualification

A specific training and qualification program for staff performing safety-related activities.

What an auditor usually asks for

  • Quality assurance program documented
  • Organizational chart with an independent quality function
  • Staff training and qualification program
  • Quality assurance officer appointed

How to cover this block in Kimobox

  1. 1Document the quality assurance program as a controlled document in Kimobox.
  2. 2Log the organizational chart with differentiated quality responsibilities.
  3. 3Manage staff qualification from the digital file.

The quality assurance program and staff qualifications stay documented and traceable.

See Kimobox's quality portal

Where each figure comes from

References to the official text in force. If a standard is revised, this page is updated and the review date says so.

  1. UNE standards catalogue UNE, Spanish Association for Standardisation · Official catalogue
  2. Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear CSN · Regulatory body
  3. IAEA GSR Part 2 — Leadership and Management for Safety International Atomic Energy Agency · 2016 ed.