Reflections on nuclear safety culture from the perspective of traditional Chinese culture

Abstract

Nuclear safety is a major concern given the rapid development of nuclear power in the modern era. Fostering a nuclear safety culture is an important means of ensuring nuclear safety. In China, a country with a rich historical and cultural heritage, traditional culture will influence the development of a nuclear safety culture. This study explored the origin and levels of nuclear safety culture and reflected on nuclear safety culture from the perspective of traditional Chinese culture. The purpose of this study is to integrate the essence of traditional culture into the nuclear safety culture and foster a nuclear safety culture with Chinese characteristics.

Keywords

• Nuclear safety culture
• Traditional Chinese culture
• Radiation protection