🔍 ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS (RCA)
RCA is a systematic approach used to identify the underlying reasons behind a problem — not just the symptoms — to prevent it from happening again.
🔹 RCA Key Steps:
1️⃣ Identify the problem
2️⃣ Collect data
3️⃣ Analyze information
4️⃣ Identify root cause
5️⃣ Develop corrective actions
6️⃣ Implement and review
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🔍 ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS (RCA)
RCA is a systematic approach used to identify the underlying reasons behind a problem — not just the symptoms — to prevent it from happening again.
🔹 RCA Key Steps:
1️⃣ Identify the problem
2️⃣ Collect data
3️⃣ Analyze information
4️⃣ Identify root cause
5️⃣ Develop corrective actions
6️⃣ Implement and review
🧠 Common RCA Tools:
• Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa)
• 5 WHYs Technique
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Pareto Chart (80/20 Rule)
💡 5 WHYs Example:
Keep asking “WHY” until you reach the true root cause — not just the surface issue.
⚙️ PARETO PRINCIPLE (80/20 Rule):
👉 80% of problems come from 20% of causes.
Focus on the vital few that create the biggest impact!
🚫 Common Mistakes in RCA:
• Fixing symptoms, not causes
• Skipping frontline input
• Choosing the wrong tool
• Not following through on corrective actions
✅ RCA helps organizations move from reactive to proactive safety and quality culture.
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20 November, 2025 at 11:43 favorite_border 0
RCA analysis is very essential for technical operation. And also rightly said 5Why concept under KAIZEN Concept, if the answers are not satisfactory to conduct more intricate analysis PARETO analysis is a helping tool for outcome. Thanks for sharing and great initiative for knowledge building and brushing on our academics. 👍