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Root cause analysis (RCA) is a class of problem solving methods aimed at identifying the specific base causes of problems or events.
The underlying philosophy of RCA is that it is best to solve problems by attempting to correct or eliminate root causes, rather than addressing the symptoms after the fact. The outcome of an RCA is a set of corrective measures that reduce the likelihood of a problem reoccurring.
RCA is considered to be an iterative process, therefore an ideal approach to continuous improvement.
Root cause analysis is not a single, sharply-defined methodology; there are many different tools, processes, and RCA philosophies in existence. Some of these processes are:
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Safety-based RCA relates to occupational safety and health. |
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Production-based RCA relates to quality control in manufacturing. |
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Process-based RCA relates to business and systems processes. |
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Failure-based RCA relates to the practice of failure analysis of components. |
Wood Group Integrity Management engineers have asset life cycle and systems experience which makes them ideal for conducting root cause investigations.
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