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Fishbone Diagram Root Cause Template

by Zerwa Mughal, from the Community

Use this fishbone Ishikawa diagram template to structure root cause analysis by exploring potential causes across people, methods, machines, materials, environment, and measurement. Add notes for items like RPM, SS316 materials, humid climate, and SI units, then trace contributing factors to the main defect. Ideal for production and quality teams standardizing problem solving and continuous improvement. Provided as a sample to help you get started.

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Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Use this incident investigation and root cause analysis template to document incident details, classify type and location, record contributing behaviors and conditions, and perform Heinrich quick analysis. Guide your team through 5 Whys and fishbone categories (People, Machine, Method, Materials, Environment, Measurement) to identify root causes, then define corrective actions, PPE, training, and safety coaching with evidence photos to prevent recurrence.

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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.

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Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Template for Safety

Apply this Root Cause Analysis template to conduct thorough SHE incident investigations. Capture incident details, witnesses, and RIDDOR reporting status, then assess contributing factors across people, plant and equipment, work environment, and external conditions. Verify training, PPE, signage, and safe systems of work. Collect sketches and photo evidence, document underlying and root causes, and record corrective and preventive actions. Conclude with investigator details, digital signatures, and dates to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

by Gavin Moses, 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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Fishbone Diagram Root Cause Template

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