A typical RCA template includes the following steps:
* Brainstorming
* Root cause analysis charts (e.g., Ishikawa, Fishbone) * Flowcharts * Decision trees * Fault tree analysis - **Root Cause Classification**: Categorizing the identified root causes into groups, such as: * Human error * Equipment failure * Design flaw * Process issue * External factor (e.g., natural disaster) - **Impact Analysis**: Evaluating the impact of each identified root cause on the event or outcome. - **Recommendations for Corrective Action**: Proposing changes, improvements, or fixes to address the root causes and prevent similar events from occurring in the future. - **Implementation and Verification**: Documenting the implementation of corrective actions and verifying their effectiveness.
By using a Root Cause Analysis template, investigators can:
Here is a sample RCA template to help you get started:
Root Cause Analysis Template
Event Description: _
Initial Assessment: _
Root Cause Identification:
Root Cause | Impact on Event |
— | — |
- Human error | High |
- Equipment failure | Medium |
- Design flaw | Low |
Root Cause Classification:
Recommendations for Corrective Action: _
Implementation and Verification: ___
Remember to customize your RCA template according to the specific needs of your organization, industry, or type of analysis.