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Root Cause Investigation Template

by Lappies Labuschagne, from the Community

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This root cause investigation template helps teams analyze recurring problems and eliminate underlying causes. Capture issue details, impacted department, and productivity impact; then follow the evidence trail through interviews, process audits, and collected proof. Categorize causes such as equipment, process, organizational structure, environment, communication, incorrect information, or non‑conforming product. Document findings, estimate costs, define corrective and preventive actions, note special considerations, and complete with digital signatures for accountability.

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Root Cause Analysis Template
This root cause analysis template helps teams investigate recurring problems, evaluate impacts on productivity, and identify the true causes behind issues. Capture issue details, list and rate potential causes, and categorize them by equipment, process, organization, environment, communication, information accuracy, or non conformance. Attach photo evidence, estimate costs, and document special considerations or incidental findings. Plan prevention strategies, recommend solutions, and complete the review with team member names and digital signatures for accountability.
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Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Template
Use this Root Cause Analysis (RCA) template to document an incident or recurring problem, capture its impact, list possible causes, and identify the true root cause. Add photos as evidence, categorize causes (equipment, process, organization, environment, communication, information, non-conformance), and outline corrective and preventive actions with estimated costs. Record special considerations and incidental findings, then finalize with digital signatures from the RCA lead and team.
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Root-Cause Investigation
Use this root-cause analysis template to analyze a recurring problem and help eliminate the root causes. Begin by describing the issue and its impact. Next, list potential reasons why the issue happened and identify the root cause and take/attach photo evidence for verification. Provide a prevention strategy and recommend solutions before completing the RCA template with digital signatures.
by Aaron Vaughn, from the Community
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Root-Cause Analysis Template
Use this root-cause analysis template to analyze a recurring problem and help eliminate the root causes. Begin by describing the issue and its impact. Next, list potential reasons why the issue happened and identify the root cause and take/attach photo evidence for verification. Provide a prevention strategy and recommend solutions before completing the RCA template with digital signatures.
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