Management and human performance-key factors in improving the safety and reliability of existing nuclear power reactors

The author provides a regulator´s view of nuclear power in the US. He examines what utilities and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) can do to improve human safety performance. He concludes that the future of the nuclear industry clearly hinges upon improving the safety of existing plants. Licensees must improve human performance by promoting a safety-oriented attitude and environment, and by seeking excellence. The NRC must be perceived by the public as ensuring that plants are designed and operated in accordance with rigorous safety standards and, when necessary, that such standards are vigorously enforced.<>