Corrective A ction Follow up

DOE-STD-1055-93

The criteria for acceptable root cause resolution are:

Implementation should prevent recurrence of the problem

The proposed action is feasible

Implementation should not adversely impact safety, reliability, or

operational goals

The proposed action results in long-term improvement

Generic applicability

A plan defining the acceptable root cause corrective action should be:

Developed

Documented

Approved by applicable managers

Implemented

Tracked to validated completion

Analyses and corrective action plans should include generic applicability to:

Similar items

Training and qualification programs

Documentation revision

Maintenance activities

Tool availability

2.2.3.3

Corrective A ction Follow up

Following validated problem resolution, postmaintenance testing should be

performed to ensure all critical parameters are within tolerance and the

owner/operator considers the item acceptable for return to normal service.

2.2.3.4

Generic Follow up

Management should be responsible for ensuring that generic applicability of

validated resolutions are communicated through the lessons learned

validator sy stem.

Generic applicability within the plant should be tracked until validated

completion.