ABSTRACT
Moray (1999) gives examples of differences between cultures from the point of view of ergonomics of safety in the theme further and enlarged in scope. Many countries possess or are developing nuclear power industries. At the start of the 21st century there are nearly 450 nuclear power reactors worldwide, and there is now a mature industry to export designs, plants, and operating practices from one country to another. There are also plans for experts from one country to assist those of another in times of accidents and hazard management. However, although there are but a few types of commercial reactors, and even fewer which have a successful commercial market, there are many differences among utilities in the implementation of engineering designs, in operating procedures, in recruiting practice, in training, in regulation, and in their safety culture and other aspects of organization and management.
