Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

Regional Basic Professional Training Course (BPTC) on Nuclear Safety
indicators. Plant staff is aware of the safety performance indicators and their significance.
The events are discussed in the safety committee meetings on a regular basis. Minutes of
safety committees (or equivalent bodies) contain typically actions on significant events.
Corrective actions suggested by the committee are followed up to ensure that such actions
are effectively implemented. Corrective actions undertaken are applied to other units or
similar components in the plant. There is a tracking system to track the implementation of
corrective actions suggested by the safety committee. The lessons learned from event
evaluation are incorporated into the training and qualification program of the plant. Plant
events are shared with the external nuclear community on a voluntary basis. Operational
history shows some obvious events that should be shared.
External experiences are made known to the plant. Screening may be done outside the
plant, for example, by a corporate office organization, a national utility group
organization, or at the plant. Screening criteria is important to ensure that all applicable
information is forwarded to the plant. All applicable external experiences receive an
evaluation to extract lessons learned from the experience and to ensure that appropriate
actions are taken. All appropriate personnel are trained.
Formal effectiveness review of the OEF program may be carried out to identify
weaknesses and correct them. Prevention of recurrence of operational events is an
important issue to be considered in such a review.
15.2.12. Training of operating personnel
The operating organization defines the qualifications and experience required for
personnel performing duties that may affect safety. Suitably qualified personnel is selected
and given the necessary training and instruction to enable them to perform their duties
correctly in relation to the operational states of the plant, and in accident conditions, in
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