Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

Regional Basic Professional Training Course (BPTC) on Nuclear Safety
Safety and production are seen as inter‐dependent.
Collaborative relationships are developed between the organization and regulators,
suppliers, customers and contractors.
Short‐term performance is measured and analysed so that changes can be made
which improve long‐term performance.
People are respected and valued for their contribution.
The relationship between management and employees is respectful and supportive.
Aware of the impact of cultural issues, and these are factors considered in key
decisions.
The organization rewards not just those who ‘produce’ but also those who support
the work of others. Also, people are rewarded for improving processes as well as
results.
The above characteristics describing each of the three stages of evolution could serve as
the basis for a survey to establish which stage an organization has reached.
Irrespective of the size of the organization, a pre‐requisite for the development of a good
safety culture is the visible commitment of the person or persons responsible for leading
the organization or group.
There is a wide range of practices that are of potential value in the practical development
of a progressive safety culture. Many practices are already identified in INSAG‐4 and
some additional practices not specifically mentioned in INSAG‐4 are already commonly
accepted as being of value in the development of an effective organization. A subset of
practices, judged to be of particular relevance to the development of a safety culture, is
described later in more detail.
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