Safety Culture (A Report by the International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group)
INSAG Series No.  4
This report by the IAEA’s International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group INSAG describes the concept of ‘Safety Culture’ in connection with nuclear plant safety in relation to both organi- zations and individuals engaged in nuclear power activities. It provides a basis for judging the effectiveness of the safety culture in specific cases in order to identify potential improvements.
Contents: Summary; 1. Introduction; 2. Definition and character of Safety Culture; 3.1. Requirements at policy level; 3.2. Requirements on managers; 3.3. Response of individuals; 4. Tangible evidence; 4.1. Government and its organizations; 4.2. Operating organization; 4.3. Supporting organizations; 5. Concluding comments; Appendix: Safety Culture indicators.
STI/PUB/882, 1991, ISBN 92-0-123091-5, English. 10.00 Euro. Date of Issue: 15 February 1991. Full Text, (File Size: 2247 KB).
Subject Classification: 0603 - Nuclear power plants.


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