Title Page

  • Customer/Job

  • Project Number

  • Prepared by

  • Date of Report

RCA Report Questions

Event Details

  • In your own words list issues/events that occurred resulting in the failed project

  • List Project Team Members

  • Name of Team Leader

Select: YES, NO, or UNKNOWN.

  • Was there any deviation from the standard installation procedure? (Ex. Cut and lugged BDFB cables outside of the maintenance window before properly measuring termination points)

  • If YES, explain the deviation.

  • If deviation occurred from the standard procedure, was it likely to have contributed to the adverse event?

  • If YES, explain the contribution.

  • Was there a human action or inaction that contributed to the adverse event?

  • If YES, explain how the actions contributed.

  • Was there a defect, malfunction, misuse of, or absence of equipment that contributed to this event?

  • If YES, describe the equipment and how it appeared to contribute.

  • Did the involved staff have the correct credentials and skills to carry out the tasks expected of them?

  • If NO, explain the perceived inadequacy.

  • Was the staff trained to carry out their expected responsibilities?

  • If NO, explain the perceived inadequacy.

  • Were the staffing levels considered adequate at the time of the incident?

  • If NO, explain why.

  • Was there any lack of communication or incomplete communication that contributed to or caused the adverse event?

  • If YES, explain who, what and how it contributed.

  • Were there any environmental factors that contributed to or caused the adverse event? (Ex. The ladder rack was blocked by HVAC unable to reach cables)

  • If YES, explain what factors and how they contributed.

  • Were there any organizational or leadership factors contribute to or cause the adverse event?

  • If YES, explain what factors and how they contributed.

  • Was there any lack of assessment or planning factors that contributed to or caused the adverse event?

  • If YES, explain the factors and how they contributed.

  • Were there any other factors that are considered relevant to the adverse event?

  • Describe:

  • Was there a root cause identified?

  • If YES, explain the root cause.

Risk Reductions & Prevention

Risk Reduction and Prevention Strategies

  • List the recommended actions planned to prevent a future occurrence of the adverse event.

Project Manager Section

Incidental Findings

  • **THIS SECTION IS ONLY FOR THE PM TO FILL IN**

  • List and explain any incidental findings that should be carefully reviewed for corrective action

APPROVAL – PM will review with relative parties

  • Following all revisions the report should be signed by the team leader prior to submission.

Signatures

Team Member

  • Signature of team member

Team Leader

  • Signature of team leader

  • I acknowledge that all information included in this report is considered confidential and is intended only to promote safety and reduce risk.

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