Root Cause Analysis: Methods and Mindsets.

This instructional unit is intended for use in training operations personnel and others involved in scram analysis at nuclear power plants in the techniques of root cause analysis. Four lessons are included. The first lesson provides an overview of the goals and benefits of the root cause analysis method. Root cause analysis techniques are covered next. Section 3 presents a scenario exercise, and section 4 provides an overview and summary of the root cause analysis technique. The unit includes a terminal objective, enabling objectives, a list of study questions, and instructional text. Abstracts of 10 documents for root cause analysis are appended. (MN)