The Corrective Actions System

D0E-HDBK-1100-2004

6.3

The Corrective Actions System

Implementation of corrective actions is the responsibility of management. In assigning

corrective actions, management may consult with the PrHA team to assure full understanding of

the hazards identified in the PrHA before corrective actions are taken.

If an action item appears in a PrHA report and management chooses not to implement a

corrective action, then the justification for not doing so must be documented and made part of

the PrHA records. If management approves a particular corrective action and it is not

implemented, justification must also be documented as part of the PrHA records.

Management review of the action items from a PrHA of a large or complex process may result

in many corrective actions and safety improvement activities. These actions should be

prioritized to facilitate timely implementation.

After approving a prioritized list of corrective actions and safety improvements, management

must maintain a system for managing, monitoring, and tracking their implementation. This

system must also track delegation of authority for monitoring and reporting.

Monitoring corrective action plans and schedules can be done manually. However, a

computerized database can also be used to track all corrective actions. A computerized tracking

system is of particular benefit when a large number of activities must be monitored. As a

minimum, the system for tracking the status of corrective actions should:

list and describe the corrective actions;

provide schedules for completing the corrective actions;

name the individuals responsible for tracking and reporting on the corrective

actions;

identify the organizations and name the individuals responsible for completing the

corrective actions;

state completion dates.

All documentation and tracking information must be up to date, readily available, and easy to

audit.

Because all corrective actions and safety improvements are management decisions, they should

be implemented according to DOE Order 5480.19, "Conduct of Operations Requirements for

DOE Facilities."