SafetyCulture Staff

5 Whys Analysis Template

The 5 Whys Analysis is a simple root-cause analysis method usually practiced by sales and marketing teams. Using this digital 5 whys analysis template can help teams to effectively identify a 3-legged root cause of a problem—how the defect was produced, why the problem was not detected and why the possibility for failure existed. Complete the 5 whys analysis report with digital signatures.

Use this Template

Print as PDF

Use this Template

Go digital today!

Convert your paper checklists into digital forms

Scan this QR code to use this paper checklist on your smartphone or tablet or visit https://safetyculture.com/

Title Page

Conducted on
Prepared by
Location

5 Whys Analysis

Specific Problem

First Why?
How was defect produced?
Second Why?
Third Why?
Fourth Why?
Fifth Why?
What can be a solution to the root cause of the specific problem?

Detection Failure

First Why?
Why was the problem not detected?
Second Why?
Third Why?
Fourth Why?
Fifth Why?
What can be a solution to the root cause of the detection failure?

Systemic Failure

First Why?
Why did a possibility exist for failure?
Second Why?
Third Why?
Fourth Why?
Fifth Why?
What can be a solution to the root cause of the systemic failure?

Completion

Additional Suggestions
Full Name and Signature of Team Leader

SafetyCulture Staff

5 Whys Analysis Template

Use this Template

Print as PDF

The templates available in our Public Library have been created by our customers and employees to help get you started using SafetyCulture's solutions. The templates are intended to be used as hypothetical examples only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. You should seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of a template is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. You should independently determine whether the template is suitable for your circumstances.