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Basic safety principles for nuclear power plants (1988)

AuthorIAEA
Date1988
Classification 6.01.3.10/67 (NUCLEAR SAFETY - REACTORS - GENERAL)
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1. INTRODUCTION

1. Nuclear power plant safety requires a continuing quest for excellence. All
individuals concerned should constantly be alert to opportunities to reduce risks to 
the lowest practicable level. The quest, however, is most likely to be fruitful if it 
is based on an understanding of the underlying objectives and principles of nuclear 
safety, and the way in which its aspects are interrelated. This report is an attempt 
to provide a logical framework for such an understanding. The proposed objectives 
and principles of nuclear safety are interconnected and must be taken as a whole; 
they do not constitute a menu from which selection can be made.

2. The report takes account of current issues and developments. It includes the
concept of safety objectives and the use of probabilistic safety assessment. 
Reliability targets for safety systems are discussed. The concept of a 'safety culture' 
is crucial. Attention has been paid to the need for planning for accident management.

3. In general, the concepts in this review are not new. Rather, the best current
philosophy is put forward. Most of the ideas have been applied in different 
combinations in many nuclear power programmes throughout the world. They are 
now consolidated and presented in a structured form with explanatory material.

4. The report contains objectives and principles. The objectives state what is to be
achieved; the principles state how to achieve it. In each case, the basic principle 
is stated as briefly as possible. The accompanying discussion comments on the reasons 
for the principle and its importance, as well as exceptions, the extent of coverage 
and any necessary clarification. The discussion is as important as the principle it 
augments.

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