Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

Regional Basic Professional Training Course (BPTC) on Nuclear Safety
Operations documents are kept up to update, and technical details contained in the
procedures and reference material are consistent. A systematic approach with assigned
responsibilities is provided to keep procedures and reference material up to date in a
timely manner. The system allows for temporary procedure modifications, and provides
for satisfactory distribution to ensure that new procedures reach all staff concerned, and
previous outdated versions are replaced. There are adequate mechanisms in place for
operating staff to report and document mistakes in operating procedures. Regular reviews
are conducted to ensure that the documentation available in the main control room and in
the field is up to date, and that any temporary information displayed for the operations
staff is current and properly authorized.
15.2.5. Conduct of operation
Operations personnel are controlling over the plant systems and components in all modes
of operation. The shift supervisor is informed of plant activities affecting the status of
systems and components, and all activities such as carrying out surveillance tests and
maintenance works are routed via him or his delegate for final approval. Similarly, it is
important to keep the operators informed of plant status.
A formal communication system exists for the transmission of orders and for the transfer
of information related to the reliable and safe operation of the plant. As part of this
system, plant modifications and major tests are properly authorized by management and
controlled by operations personnel in accordance with the established procedures. This
system includes retrievable recording of orders and instructions, with affirmations that
orders and instructions have been received and understood.
It is important that close adherence to written procedures is observed in order to ensure
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