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Maintenance error reduction strategies in nuclear power plants, using root cause analysis.

T M Wu¹, S L Hwang

¹Department of Industrial Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, China.

Applied Ergonomics

|June 1, 1989

Summary

This study introduces a model to find why human errors occur during nuclear power plant maintenance. It uses a classification scheme to identify root causes and suggests policies for error prevention and correction.

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Area of Science:

Nuclear Engineering
Human Factors Engineering
Safety Management

Background:

Human errors pose significant risks in nuclear power plant operations.
Effective identification of root causes is crucial for enhancing safety protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a conceptual model for analyzing maintenance tasks.
To facilitate the identification of root causes of human errors in nuclear power plants.
To propose policies for human error prevention and correction.

Main Methods:

Development of a conceptual model for maintenance tasks.
Creation of an external/internal classification scheme for error root cause analysis.

Main Results:

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A structured model for understanding maintenance task-related human errors.

A classification scheme to differentiate between external and internal root causes of errors.

Identification of key factors contributing to human errors in nuclear power plant maintenance.

Conclusions:

The proposed model and classification scheme effectively aid in identifying human error root causes.
The study provides a foundation for developing targeted human error prevention and correction policies.
Implementing these policies can enhance safety and reliability in nuclear power plant operations.