Regulatory oversight of safety culture in nuclear installations

Experience across the international nuclear industry and in other technical fields has demonstrated the importance of an effective safety culture in maintaining the safety of workers, the public and the environment. Both regulators and the nuclear industry recognize the need for licensees to develop a strong safety culture in order to support successful and sustainable nuclear safety performance. This publication addresses the basics of regulatory oversight of safety culture and describes the currently implemented approaches at several regulatory bodies around the world and provides practical guidance on the basis of this experience.