A representative of the Khmelnytskyi NPP, as part of a delegation of Energoatom specialists, took part in an international seminar on “Preventing Human Error,” held from July 8 to 10 at the Asco NPP in Spain. The event was organized and funded by the Paris Center of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO PC) in cooperation with the host power plant. The project manager and seminar facilitator was Victor Roiko, a former Khmelnytskyi NPP employee and currently a WANO PC secondee.
Volodymyr Gudz, head of the Khmelnytskyi NPP Chemical Shop, gave a thematic presentation in which he revealed the key aspects of human factor management in the nuclear power industry under martial law.
Particular attention was focused on the section devoted to the war in Ukraine and its impact on personnel, safety culture, and the resilience of the energy sector. In wartime, safety is inextricably linked to the need to support the state's defense. Along with compliance with international safety standards, it is crucial to maintain resilience and continue to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the speaker noted.
The seminar served as a platform for the professional exchange of knowledge, practices, and tools, helping reduce the impact of the human factor on operational safety. Participants from different countries discussed the best approaches to leadership, risk assessment, and teamwork.
“We sincerely support our colleagues from Ukraine and express our gratitude for their participation despite the circumstances in which they have to work,” said one of the seminar organizers. “This week, we have seen that we are one family. We communicate openly, support each other, and inspire each other to excellence.”
The Khmelnytskyi NPP highly values the opportunity to be part of such professional events because the experience exchange and joint work are ways to improve the reliability and safety of the entire nuclear industry.
