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This book comprehensively outlines what a holistic and effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) system looks like. From the designing of the support infrastructure to the measuring of effectiveness on the bottom-line, this book provides the blueprint for making it happen. While traditionally RCA is viewed as a reactive tool, the authors will show how it can be applied proactively to prevent failures from occurring in the first place. RCA is a key element of any successful Reliability Engineering initiative. Such initiatives are comprised of equipment, process and human reliability foundations. Human reliability is critical to the success of a true RCA approach. This book explores the anatomy of a failure (undesirable outcome) as well as a potential failure (high risks). Virtually all failures are triggered by errors of omission or commission by human beings. The methodologies described in this book are applicable to any industry because the focus is on the human being's ability to think through why things go wrong, not on the industry or the nature of the failure. This book correlates reliability to safety as well as human performance improvement efforts. The author has provided a healthy balance between theory and practical application, wrapping up with case studies demonstrating bottom-line results. Features Outlines in detail every aspect of an effective RCA ‘system’ Displays appreciation for the role of understanding the physics of a failure as well as the human and system’s contribution Demonstrates the role of RCA in a comprehensive Asset Performance Management (APM) system Explores the correlation between Reliability Engineering and Safety Integrates the concepts of Human Performance Improvement, Learning Teams, and Human Error Reduction approaches into RCA

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As a practitioner and student of the tools of analysis, this book is an indispensable resource in finding the right tool for your need. A true What's What on the best approach for identifying gaps, refining processes or identifying the latent hazards that tend to emerge as injury, loss and/or damage. I know the term Root Cause isn't currently voguish but don't be fooled by the modern hype. The methods and tools discussed come from more than 50 years of experience at analyzing, prioritizing and removing the process gaps, oversights and breakdowns that undermine reliability. Just like any healthy tree or plan has an extensive root structure, the methods explained help you logically and systematically identify those roots that are undermining the health of your organization, allowing you to prioritize which of those roots will deliver the greatest return on your investment. I've personally used the methods described in Root Cause Analysis: Improving Performance for Bottom Line Results in investigating injury provoking equipment failures within heavy industrial systems and processes. The focus on how can and logical hypothesis testing recommended were appropriate and eye-opening in identifying the true factors of influence that resulted in clear and actionable corrective actions. I highly recommend this as an invaluable edition to any safety professionals library. You won't be disappointed. - Ronald A. Butcher

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Mark A. Latino, Robert J. Latino, Kenneth C. Latino

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