4.4.4 Verification of SE, a.s.´s Quality System

The efficiency of quality systems at nuclear power plants is reviewed by:

• internal audits conducted under quality systems,
• internal audits conducted by Slovenské elektárne, a.s., Headquarters,
• inspections conducted by ÚJD.

Any findings identified during the audits, inspections and reviews are subject to analyses at the corresponding level by the top management. Based on analyses, remedial and preventive measures are taken whose implementation is subject of controls. In this way, continuous improvement of SE, a.s.´s Quality System is achieved.

Audits of contractor’s quality systems

SE, a.s. conducts audits of quality systems at contractors, checking upon the efficiency of the application of quality system requirements. The purpose of such audits is to secure good quality and reliable contractors with respect to safe, reliable, environmentally-friendly and efficient generation of electric energy and heat at SE, a.s.