2.00 credits
15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
. SOMEBODY; Vermeersch Fernand;
Language
English
> French-friendly
> French-friendly
Prerequisites
This course assumes acquired basic knowledge of radiation and nuclear installations
Main themes
The course shall include a synthesis of the safety culture and integrated management systems points of view of the IAEA. Particular attention will be given to safety culture assessment, its pitfalls and its use in daily practice (case discussions). To anticipate the third part on Safeguards and Security, some discussion about the cultural aspects of safety and security will be presented. The organisational aspects of safety management as part of the management of the entire company within an integrated management system will be presented.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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After this course, the student will be able to : - explain organizational, human and technical dimensions of safety, - integrate and use cultural aspects of safety, - assess some safety culture characteristics and factors, - explain and analyze the importance of an adequate integrated management system and the concept of processes. |
Content
The course shall include a synthesis of the safety culture and integrated management systems points of view of the IAEA. Particular attention will be given to safety culture assessment, its pitfalls and its use in daily practice (case discussions). To anticipate the third part on Safeguards and Security, some discussion about the cultural aspects of safety and security will be presented. The organizational aspects of safety management as part of the management of the entire company within an integrated management system will be presented.
Teaching methods
The course is given in a class room setting.
Evaluation methods
The students are evaluated based on an oral examination based on open questions. During the examination a preparation in writing can be made (20 min).
Other information
The courses are given on the premises of the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre in Mol.
Online resources
Following on-line resources can be consulted on http://www.iaea.org
- Fundamental safety principles (Safety Fundamentals No. SF-1)
- The management System for facilities and activities (Safety requirements No. GS-R-3)
- Application of the management system for facilities and activities (safety guide No. GS-G-3.1)
- The management system for nuclear installations (safety guide No. GS-G-3.5)
- Safety culture (Safety series No. 75-INSAG-4)
- Key practical issues in Strengthening Safety Culture (Safety series No. 75-INSAG-15)
Bibliography
- Presentation given during the lessons
Choudhry, R. M., Fang, D., & Mohamed, S. 2007. The nature of safety culture: A survey of the state-of-the-art. Safety Science, 45(10): 993-1012.
Cocks, R. E., & Rogerson, J. E. 1978. Organizing a process safety program. Chemical Engineering (New York), 85(23): 138-146.
Cox, S., & Flin, R. 1998. Safety culture: Philosopher's stone or man of straw? Work and Stress, 12(3): 189-201.
Davies, S., McCallie, E., Simonsson, E., Lehr, J. L., & Duensing, S. 2009. Discussing dialogue: perspectives on the value of science dialogue events that do not inform policy. Public Understanding of Science, 18(3): 338-353.
Flin, R., Mearns, K., O'Connor, P., & Bryden, R. 2000. Measuring safety climate: Identifying the common features. Safety Science, 34(1-3): 177-192.
Gherardi, S., & Nicolini, D. 2000. To Transfer is to Transform: The Circulation of Safety Knowledge. Organization, 7(2): 329-348.
Glendon, A. I., & Stanton, N. A. 2000. Perspectives on safety culture. Safety Science, 34(1-3): 193-214.
Henriqson, É., Schuler, B., van Winsen, R., & Dekker, S. W. A. 2014. The constitution and effects of safety culture as an object in the discourse of accident prevention: A Foucauldian approach. Safety Science, 70(0): 465-476.
Teaching materials
- Presentation given during the lessons
Faculty or entity
EPL