Chernobyl
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster
Earthquakes can damage the safety systems of nuclear power plants, which can lead to meltdowns.
Yes you will need to take a safety course to proceed or enter to become a nuclear technician because you will be working with a lot of dangerous and hazardous materials.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission was created in 2000.
Norwegian Nuclear Energy Safety Authority was created in 1993.
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board was created in 1988.
The provision of component and safety redundancy and diversity in nuclear reactors is important to enhance safety of nuclear reactor operation.
Safety training is an important part of any job, whether it is an office job or a job as a nuclear technician. Even if you think you know the information already, it never hurts to keep up-to-date and to refresh your memory.
There are courses available to take in nuclear engineering. Upon completion of the course you should be able to find a job at nuclear plant, that way you will be able to gain the experience you need to further advance in your work field.
William C. Wood has written: 'Nuclear safety' -- subject(s): Law and legislation, Nuclear energy, Nuclear power plants, Safety regulations
It certainly does!
In the United States the federal agency responsible for safety-related issues of nuclear energy is the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission).
High safety measures at the nuclear plants is to be observed if the nuclear disasters is to be prevented. The problems identified at the nuclear plant should be immediately rectified to prevent the nuclear disasters.