Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

A detailed analysis of the objectives to be achieved;
An analysis of the tasks to be performed;
The identification of skills required;
The selection and training of personnel;
The use of appropriate equipment and procedures;
The use of document control and record systems;
The creation of a satisfactory working environment; and
Recognition of individual responsibilities.
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3. Basic Principles Of Nuclear Safety
The extent and type of quality verification needs to reflect the safety significance and
nature of the individual tasks. Such verification methods include audits, checks and
examinations to ensure that each task has been satisfactorily performed or that any
necessary corrective actions have been taken. However, the prime responsibility for
achieving quality remains with the performer of the task, not the verifier.
3.2.3.3. Human factors
An important factor in safety management is the recognition of the influence of human
behaviour. The possibility of the occurrence of human error directly affecting safety
needs to be recognized and the probability reduced to the minimum practically
achievable. The effects of such errors must, where practicable, be eliminated or mitigated
by a systematic approach, in order to achieve a high tolerance for human error in the
installation. Additionally, functional requirements for personnel need to be defined and
met through appropriate selection and training of staff.
3.2.3.4. Accident management and emergency preparedness
Accident prevention is the first safety priority of designers and of the operating