Speaker
Synopsis
The fundamental objective of all nuclear safety regulatory bodies is to ensure that, within their countries, activities related to the peaceful use of nuclear energy are carried out in a safe manner, consistent with appropriate domestic and international safety principles and with full respect of the environment. In order to effectively achieve this objective, the nuclear regulatory body requires specific characteristics that will allow it “to do the right thing well and efficiently”. A healthy safety culture within the regulatory body is a fundamental characteristic of an effective regulator.
Although the national regulator plays an essential role in each country, operating experience has shown that accidents may impact other countries and may involve other national regulators. Safety is therefore not bounded by national borders. The implications of this global nuclear safety approach should be taken into account when addressing the safety culture of the national regulator.
| Country or International Agency | OECD-NEA |
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