OECD Papers

OECD Papers

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Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 332

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A compilation of reports previously issued by the OECD.


Human Resource Management and Occupational Health and Safety

Human Resource Management and Occupational Health and Safety

Author: Carol Boyd

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1134502079

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a complex area which interacts widely with a broader spectrum of business interests and concerns. To date OHS has been confined to the periphery of Human Resource Management (HRM), where its role, influence and importance have been overlooked. This text sets out to reposition OHS in HRM and business agendas. This book unravels the complex range of factors affecting OHS policy, practice and outcomes. These factors are then placed into context within the international airline, call centre and nuclear power industries. The author presents a wide range of primary and secondary research in order to offer an accessible framework for OHS in contemporary occupational settings. This book will be essential reading for students, practitioners and professional academic audiences who seek a broader understanding of the relationship and interaction between HRM principles, policies and practices and OHS.


Assuring Nuclear Safety Competence Into the 21st Century

Assuring Nuclear Safety Competence Into the 21st Century

Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 256

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These conference proceedings discuss the long-term ability to preserve safety competence because student enrolments in nuclear engineering are decreasing rapidly and experienced staff are retiring. The need for a long-term strategic view was emphasised, and policy recommendations were made.


Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development

Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201070166

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Transforming the energy system is at the core of the dedicated sustainable development goal on energy within the new United Nations development agenda. This publication explores the possible contribution of nuclear energy to addressing the issues of sustainable development through a large selection of indicators. It reviews the characteristics of nuclear power in comparison with alternative sources of electricity supply, according to economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainability. The findings summarized in this publication will help the reader to consider, or reconsider, the contribution that can be made by the development and operation of nuclear power plants in contributing to more sustainable energy systems.


Nuclear Education and Training

Nuclear Education and Training

Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

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Published: 2012

Total Pages: 208

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The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) first published in 2000 Nuclear Education and Training: Cause for Concern?, which highlighted significant issues in the availability of human resources for the nuclear industry. Ten years on, Nuclear Education and Training: From Concern to Capability considers what has changed in that time and finds that, while some countries have taken positive actions, in a number of others human resources could soon be facing serious challenges in coping with existing and potential new nuclear facilities. This is exacerbated by the increasing rate of retirement as the workforce ages. This report provides a qualitative characterisation of human resource needs and appraises instruments and programmes in nuclear education and training initiated by various stakeholders in different countries. In this context, it also examines the current and future uses of nuclear research facilities for education and training purposes. Regarding the nuclear training component of workforce competence, it outlines a job taxonomy which could be a basis for addressing the needs of workers across this sector. It presents the taxonomy as a way of enhancing mutual recognition and increasing consistency of education and training for both developed and developing countries.