Explaining Root cause analysis using the 5 whys technique for incident investigations

Root cause analysis is important in incident investigation. There are different methods to reach the root cause conclusion. In this incident investigation training video I am going to provide an explanation to the 5 whys technique using the forklift example we have been reviewing thus far. The idea is to ask 5, hence the name 5 whys, to determine a root cause for the incident.

If you haven't seen the whole series you can check it out here:
   • Incident Investigation Training Video...  

As promised some additional information regarding root cause methods. Here are some text books I used in my studies:

ARM 55 Risk Assessment and Treatment, 1st Edition (ARM A Risk Management Designation Program) https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0894...

Practical Loss Control Leadership https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0880...

Here is a web article on Failure Mode Effects Analysis that might prove useful to some.
https://qualityone.com/pfmea/

Here is a web article on Fault Tree Analysis
https://www.weibull.com/basics/fault...

Contents

00:00 Opening and intro
00:55 – Review thus far
01:58 – Root cause points
03:27 – Incident findings to consider
04:59 – Different root cause methods
06:35 – The 5 Whys
07:50 Applying the 5 Whys to the incident investigation
11:17 Pros of 5 Whys and things to watch for
14:14 – Summary
15:16 Outro

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