Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

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3. Basic Principles Of Nuclear Safety
additional important function of the regulatory body is to communicate independently its
regulatory decisions and opinions and their bases to the public.
The organizational framework of a regulatory body may vary from country to country,
but in all cases the regulatory body must have the statutory authority, competence and
resources to:
Set safety standards;
License and inspect installations;
Set, monitor and enforce licence conditions; and
Ensure that corrective actions are taken wherever unsafe or potentially unsafe
conditions are detected.
None of these functions should be interpreted as reducing or relieving the operating
organization of the responsibility for safety.
3.2.2.3. Responsibilities of the operating organization
The prime responsibility for the safety of the installation rests with the operating
organization. It is responsible for specifying its safety criteria and assuring itself that the
design, construction and operation of the installation meet the relevant safety standards.
Subsequently, it is responsible for the establishment of procedures and arrangements to
ensure the safe control of the installation under all conditions, for the establishment and
maintenance of a competent and fully trained staff, and for the control of fissile and
radioactive materials utilized or generated. Discharge of these responsibilities is to be in
accordance with applicable safety objectives and requirements established or approved by
the regulatory body.