RCA Pro

Report Header

Provide the essential details about the failure event.

Report Created By

Failure Date

Work Order

Recorded Downtime (hrs)

Estimated Cost ($)

Bottom Line (Root Cause Summary)

A clear, concise summary of the root cause. You can generate this with AI.

1. Describe the Failure

Sequence of Failure Events

2. System / Circuit Affected

System Name and Description

Impact on Production/Operations

3. Components Affected & Why

Equipment/Components and Impact Explanation

4. Parts Affected, Function & Failure

Part Details, Function, and Failure Mechanism

5. Effects by Department & Practices

Operations

Maintenance

6. Latent / Root Causes

Systemic Weaknesses

7. 5 WHY Chain (for the record)

Generate a logic tree leading to the root cause based on failure description.

8. Immediate Corrective Actions

Actions taken or required immediately

9. Preventive Actions (0–15 days)

Near-term required actions

10. New Processes / Long-term Barriers

Engineering, PM, Ops, and Design changes

11. Action Plan

A structured table for accountability and follow-up.

12. Accountability & RACI

Define roles and responsibilities.

Roles and responsibilities

13. Metrics to Track

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

14. Close-out Note

Reinforce lessons learned.

Conclusion