Five Whys Root Cause Analysis

Description

This course covers how to use the Five Why Technique to identify the root causes of accidents, incidents, or near misses so we can prevent recurrence. It also includes how to document incident investigations

This training will teach participants the "Five Whys" technique, a simple yet effective problem-solving tool for identifying the root causes of incidents and preventing their recurrence. Participants will learn how to ask "why" repeatedly to drill down to the underlying causes of problems and develop corrective actions that address the root issues.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, you will understand

• The concept and the process of problem-solving methodology, and in particular 5 Whys Analysis
• How to uncover the real root causes of problems faced in your daily operations and enable fact-based decision-making
• To effectively apply the 5 Whys Analysis in the process of root cause analysis

Intended audience

This course is recommended for all personnel, and especially supervisors who are responsible for investigating the root cause of employee injuries, illnesses, exposures, fires, and near misses so preventative measures can be implemented to prevent recurrence