219: Horseplay*

Node Horseplay*

*This node is for descriptive purposes only. Code only to Personnel Performance; Individual Issue (#213).

Definition/Typical Issues

Was the incident the result of horseplay or other nonwork-related activities?

Note 1: The Personnel Performance Issue; Individual Issue (#213) node should only be used when the problem is isolated to one individual. If other personnel have difficulty performing the same task under similar circumstances, then other portions of the Root Cause Map™ should be used to code the issue.

Note 2: There should be management systems in place to detect and correct most (if not all) individual performance issues BEFORE an incident occurs. Therefore, the failure or absence of the management systems should be coded as well.

Note 3: Consider coding under the Personnel Hiring Issue (#209) node because there should be management controls to ensure that employees possess the required job capabilities prior to being hired. Also consider coding under the Supervision During Work Issue (#192) or Detection of Individual Performance Issue (#212) nodes because supervision should detect this problem.

Note 4: Code as Personnel Performance Issue; Individual Issue (#213) only. The 10 nodes beneath Individual Issue (#213) are included to provide the investigator with an understanding of the types of problems that might be categorized as Personnel Performance Issue; Individual Issue (#213). However, the investigator should NOT include these cause nodes in the investigation report.

Examples

Example 1

  • As a practical joke, operators sent a junior operator to check out the electrical zerts (there are no such things) on the generator. As a result of trying to find the electrical zerts, the junior operator accidentally shut down the generator.

Example 2

  • During a slow time, operators were throwing a ball around the control room. When the operator failed to catch the ball, it hit a control panel, shutting down a feed pump.

Typical Recommendations

  • Ensure that inappropriate behavior, such as horseplay, is addressed and corrected by management and supervision.

Cross-References

Version 10 Element(s)
Node ID Node Name
12 Sabotage/Horseplay
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