Root Cause Analysis Checklist — Free PDF Download

Root Cause Analysis Checklist A systematic checklist for conducting thorough root cause analysis in 8D D4 stage. Use this checklist to ensure you do not miss any step in the investigation. Pre-Analysis Preparation [ ] Problem clearly defined using 5W2H [ ] Cross-functional team assembled (D1) [ ] Containment actions verified (D3) [ ] All relevant data collected (measurements, photos, records) Root Cause Tools Checklist [ ] 5-Why analysis completed (≥5 levels deep) [ ] Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram covering 6M categories [ ] Is/Is-Not analysis to narrow scope [ ] Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for complex multi-factor causes [ ] Escape point identified (why did it reach the customer?) Verification Checklist [ ] Each Why answer supported by objective evidence [ ] TRC (Technical Root Cause) and MRC (Management Root Cause) both identified [ ] Root cause reproduced in controlled test [ ] No "operator error" at final Why level → Generate your RCA automatically with the free AI 8D Report Generator at report.8d.wiki