Root Cause Analysis Checklist Template

This root cause analysis template guides continuous improvement teams through a structured RCA process. It starts with capturing incident details and observing the problem, then runs basic containment and standards checks for safety and escalation. Teams define the problem across what, where, when, who, which, and how much. Root cause discovery is supported by fishbone categories including man, method, machine, measurement, material, and environment, plus behavior-based safety, PPE, communication, guarding, tools, calibration, and process change prompts. The template includes 5 Whys, action planning with owners and due dates, and 30 and 90 day verification checks to ensure corrective actions are effective. Final sign off occurs once actions are verified and standards are updated.