International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

According to Art. 3 of the Bulgarian Safe Use of Nuclear Energy Act, nuclear energy and ionizing radiation are used in accordance with the requirements and principles of nuclear safety and radiation protection in order to ensure the protection of human life, health and living conditions of current and future generations, the environment and material values from the harmful impact of ionizing radiation. Persons responsible for facilities and activities under this Act shall establish and maintain an effective safety management system.

The role of management at a nuclear facility is to perform functions such as planning, organizing, staffing, leading and directing work, controlling, monitoring and assessing work and evaluating results. Management systems are methods, processes and tools used by the managers of a nuclear facility to create a framework to carry out work in a safe and secure manner while ensuring that the objectives of the facility operator are achieved within the legal and regulatory framework of the country.