WELCOME
I started this site in 1999 as part of my Masters dissertation on Work and Culture in the Nuclear Power Industry. At the time it was difficult to find information on Nuclear Safety Culture, so this site is meant to be a hub on the subject where interested parties can post papers and share ideas. The cost of maintaining this site is supported through purchases made through the Amazon.Com links on this site. Please keep this in mind if you find this site helpful. Since this site was first posted, it has been accessed from all over the world. An icon embedded on this site tracks certain user statistics, which users are welcome to access at any time. I welcome e-mail feedback about my site. It is uncommon for me not to reply within 48 hours. Many users of my site contact me about similar research they are conducting and ask about referring to my work or site. I am also interested in others work, and encourage writers to send me working papers or publications for posting on my site.
TWO CRITICISMS I RECEIVE OFTEN ABOUT MY SITE
"I AM A PROFESSIONAL SAFETY CONSULTANT AND WANT TO KNOW WHY YOU GIVE THIS INFORMATION AWAY FOR FREE?"
Although these consultants correctly identify that my livelihood does not depend on consulting work, I am a firm believer that there is no mystique to Worker Safety Systems. The role of the consultant is to help create and implement a paradigm shift for management and workers, and not to safeguard basic information.
"WHY DO YOU LIST LINKS FOR ANTI-NUKES"
I am a firm believer that a safe nuclear industry requires an open exchange of concerns and ideas to create a creative tension among stakeholders, similar to that between management and labor in a high-performing nuclear station. This open dialogue promotes trust and integrity, while reinforcing the stakeholder concerns that drive emphasis on safety and reliability.
AUTHOR'S EDUCATION
Marist College, BS Management
State University of New York, MA Labor & Policy Studies
Emergency Management Institute, Various Courses
National Fire Academy, Various Courses
NYS Department of Health, Various Courses
NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Various Courses
AUTHOR'S EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Entergy Nuclear Fire Protection, Safety, & Security
Management Diagnostics, Inc Policy Analyst
CHR Associates Management Consulting
New York Power Authority Fire Protection, Safety, & Security
Security Systems By Hammond Systems Reliability Analyst
National Park Service US Park Ranger
FEE-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Culture Survey Interpretation
Media Support Services
Policy Analysis and Briefs
Professional Testimony & Legislative Support
PUBLIC POLICY & RESEARCH INTERESTS
Electricity Deregulation
Emergency Management
Future of the Nuclear Industry
High-Reliability/High-Risk Work Systems
Hyman Rickover and the Nuclear Navy
Labor Organizations in the Nuclear Power Industry
Nuclear Power Plant Security
Nuclear Power as a Clean Energy Source
Politics of Nuclear Public Policy Formation
Regulatory Trending in the Nuclear Industry
Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environments
Terrorism and Homeland Security
Whistle Blowing in the Nuclear Industry
