Evolution of Operations Culture

Abstract

Over the last 3 decades there have been many changes in the operating culture of nuclear power plants. One of the main thrusts of these changes has been to move away from an early model where there was heavy reliance on trained and experienced personnel with free reign to do the right thing towards a newer model relying heavily on strict adherence to prescribed procedures and processes. This paper will discuss how some of these changes have taken place and briefly consider at what point the correct balance between these models is achieved.