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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Safeguards Safeguards The term 'Safeguards' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The use of material control and accounting programs to verify that all special nuclear material is properly controlled and accounted for, as well as the physical protection (or physical security) equipment and security forces. As used by the International Atomic Energy Agency, this term also means verifying that the peaceful use commitments made in binding nonproliferation agreements, both bilateral and multilateral, are honored. For additional detail, see Nuclear Security and Safeguards. '. Previous 5 Terms: SAF Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Safe Meat and Poultry Inspection Panel Safe shutdown earthquake Safe yield Next 5 Terms: Safeguards information (SGI) Safeguards, import Safety Evaluation Earthquake (SEE) Safety evaluation flood (SEF) Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams (SEED) examination About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.