Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

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15. Operational Safety
independent of the operating organization. Further information on the role of the
regulatory body can be found in the module, Regulatory Control of NPPs. It is essential
to the achievement of their common objective, i.e. safe operation, that there is mutual
understanding and respect between the regulatory body and the operating organization
that supports a frank and open, but formal relationship.
The operating organization submits or makes available documents and other information
in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory body. The operating organization
develops and implements a procedure for reporting abnormal events to the regulatory
body in accordance with established criteria.
To enable the regulatory body to carry out its functions, the operating organization gives
it all necessary assistance and access to the plant and documentation. When required by
the regulatory body, the operating organization undertakes special analysis, tests and
inspections. If any request is made to the operating organization that in its opinion could
have an adverse effect on safety, then, in view of its responsibility for safety, the
operating organization makes its opinion known to the regulatory body.
15.2.14. Self assessment, peer evaluation and periodic safety review
Self‐assessment is an assessment performed by an organizational unit or an organization
by itself to review its own activities. IAEA safety guides on quality assurance, safety
guide Q5 “Assessment of the Implementation of the Quality Assurance Program”, gives a
good example of management self‐assessment including:
Senior management self‐assessment;
Line‐management self‐assessment;
Supervisors self‐assessment;
Purpose of management self‐assessment is to evaluate known performance issues,