Applying a Systems Engineering Approach to Integration of Nuclear Safety Culture and Nuclear Security Culture Requirements

摘要

The concept of integrating nuclear safety culture and nuclear security culture guidance (where practical) has been discussed by organizations, enterprises, and experts in the field as a favorable method for coordinating and harmonizing programs. The basis for this concept is that a degree of integration of cultures will provide opportunity to streamline programs, share resources, and enhance implementability by cooperative arrangements. However, the actual practice of integration of the two cultural programs can be challenging, especially in areas where safety and security may have conflicting objectives. It may be advantageous to apply a proven methodology such as those provided by systems engineering techniques and tools established for the management and integration of requirements as the basis for the coordination and harmonization process.