Human Errors in Nuclear Management: Causes, Consequences, and Preventive Measures

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10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_52How to use a DOI?

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Nuclear Management; Human Errors; Safety Culture

Abstract

The use of nuclear technology has been one of the most significant advancements in human history, providing both immense energy potential and devastating military power. While nuclear energy has offered cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, it also comes with risks, primarily due to human errors in handling nuclear materials and facilities. These errors can lead to catastrophic consequences, as seen in major nuclear accidents throughout history. By reviewing current literatures, this article is aimed to identify the benefits and risks of nuclear, the causes of human errors, several preventive measures, and nuclear policy and cooperations within ASEAN. The findings reveal that human errors in nuclear operations stem from a variety of factors, including lacking proper training and expertise, poor communication and misinterpretation, fatigue and stress, overconfidence and complacency, deficiencies in safety culture and regulations, and extremism. Further, Southeast Asian nations are increasingly considering nuclear power as a solution to meet growing energy demands while addressing climate change concerns. ASEAN is advised to implement comprehensive energy legislation that emphasizes sustainability, addresses technical and budgetary limitations, and promotes public awareness. Experts recommend expanding regional cooperation frameworks, which encompass the fortification of capacity building, the establishment of networks of nuclear security centers, and the enhancement of emergency readiness. This study may help academics and practitioners in understanding human errors in nuclear management.

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AU  - Zora A. Sukabdi
AU  - Micah Shapiro
AU  - Stanislaus Riyanta
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - Human Errors in Nuclear Management: Causes, Consequences, and Preventive Measures
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Strategic and Global Studies 2025 ((ICSGS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 865
EP  - 881
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_52
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_52
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