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In this chapter, we introduce you to the breathtaking chapter “Nuclear safety culture”. We will start with Chernobyl and analyze how the accident occurred. What factors contributed to the accident? We will dive into the world of behavioral psychology and include scientific studies. You can look forward to exciting discussions, modern e-learning videos and podcasts. The topic is rounded off with a practical exercise and a direct link to your company.

Following the Chernobyl accident in 1986, the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) published principles on "nuclear safety culture". In this chapter we will look at what they say and what they mean. To ensure that the principles do not remain theoretical, we will apply them directly to your company. This will enable you to compare your company with the global guidelines and identify immediate improvements.

Having looked at why nuclear safety is so important, this chapter asks how accidents can be prevented. This is where the human-technology-organisation model comes in. We will use real examples to explain and apply the model and look at where there may be gaps in the organisation's safety posture and how these can be filled.

Human performance tools ensure that interaction with each other and with tools is safe and regulated. How can I behave in a way that prevents accidents or deviations? It's simple: we show you the tools of professional behaviour. A must for every nuclear company.

What do you do if you see an unsafe situation? Do you speak up? Move on? Ignore it? We show you how to have a simple safety dialogue and protect yourself and your employees. Giving feedback is not difficult once you know how to do it. We do exercises so that you can apply what you have learned in your company.