Viewpoints to Evaluate Operator's Autonomous Efforts to Correct Nonconformity Corresponded to Organizational Factors Analyzed by Root Cause Analysis

摘要

Guideline for Regulatory Agencies in Evaluating Contents of Root cause Analysis by Operators" was enacted [M1] as the policy for new inspection system in Japan. The objective is to indicate the view point to verify the appropriateness of [M2] the corrective actions and preventive actions implemented by operators based on root cause analysis and its analysis results. This guideline is leading to take four points into special consideration for adequate application. They are encouragement of further activities of the operators, flexible interpretation of the intention, versatility of the analysis methods and concepts and [M3][M4][M5] consideration of no blame culture[J6]. Moreover, as view point for regulatory agencies, it indicates with special emphasis that neutrality of the analyzing party, objectivity of analysis result, and logicality of the analysis method are ensured.