Automating Corrective Action Programs in the Nuclear Industry

Nuclear corrective action programs (CAPs) are a foundational block of a nuclear safety culture, providing the implementation and execution process for problem identification, resolution, and continuous learning for the nuclear industry. But with that importance comes a heavy burden in the way of personnel resources resulting from the manual review and the screening process that is currently employed by most utilities.

This report provides guidance for a utility in implementing automation into its CAP. The report provides an overview of CAP processes that can be automated, fundamental techniques for automation, and key considerations for adopting an automated CAP system.