| Document ID (ISN) | 105032 |
| CIS number |
06-590 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0829-0369 - Travail et santé |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Carrier M. |
| Title |
Occupational safety and health in the Quebec nuclear industry |
| Original title |
La prévention dans l'industrie nucléaire au Québec [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2005, Vol.21, No.3, p.18-20. Illus. 3 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article describes the occupational safety and health system adopted by a nuclear power station in Quebec, Canada. It is based on five principles, namely: empowerment of supervisors and workers; compliance with standards, procedures and directives; training of personnel; behavioural improvements; continuous improvement through clear information and the continuous measurement of performance. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Quebec; plant safety and health organization; nuclear power stations |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety consciousness; Canada; human behaviour; information of personnel; role of supervisory staff; workers' participation; responsibilities; safety training in industry |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Power generation and distribution
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Power generation and distribution
Workers' participation
|
