Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Dec 2024

Exam Question

(a) Discuss principles and the steps of root cause analysis. Differentiate between proximate cause and root cause. (8)

(b) Accident causation models often state 'active failures' and 'latent failures'. Giving suitable examples discuss these terms. (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a structured, systematic methodology used to identify the fundamental, underlying causes of an incident, failure, or non-conformity. The primary objective is not to address the immediate symptoms but to eliminate the foundational cause, thereby preventing recurrence of the issue.
#### Principles of Root Cause Analysis
The effective application of RCA is guided by several core principles:

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