Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

Regional Basic Professional Training Course (BPTC) on Nuclear Safety
for work. Specifically, there is a clear policy against drug and alcohol abuse. There is also
a clear policy placing limits on overtime.
General administrative tasks of the shift crew are minimized to ensure that the shift crew
maintains total control of plant and equipment status. Procedures have been established
for the co‐ordination of the activities of the direct operating group with those of other
groups of on‐site and off‐site organizations as appropriate. There is a program for long‐
term surveillance of the plant with respect to the performance and trends of the main
operating parameters. The results are reported routinely to the operations group.
Plant and operations managers and shift supervisors spend some of their time “walking
the plant” and observing operations activities. Plant and operations managers observe
operators' activities constantly and they promote consciousness of safety as a primary
objective in all day‐to‐day activities among their subordinates. They take an interest in
any problems being encountered by operators and become actively involved in the
resolution of these problems. Regular appraisals of the performance of operating staff are
used to enhance individual performance and to prevent complacency.
In the case of an emergency, support for the Shift Supervisor is available in a timely
manner. Responsibilities and lines of authority are clearly understood.
15.2.3. Operations facilities and operator aids
The facilities and equipment used by the operating staff is well maintained and adequate
to support safe and reliable operation under all operating conditions.
Communications equipment is reliable and provides necessary plant coverage. A 'public
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