Consultancy · RCA
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Resolving an incident is not the same as removing its cause. With thorough Root Cause Analysis we find the real causes — and prevent recurrence.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
After an incident or near miss, the temptation is great to fix the immediate cause and move on. But without addressing the underlying, deeper causes, the problem repeats itself.
Using structured methods such as Tripod Beta, 5x Why and barrier analysis, we uncover the true root causes and translate them into effective, lasting measures.
In het kort
- Structured methods (Tripod Beta, 5x Why)
- From immediate cause to root cause
- Well-founded, effective measures
- Focused on preventing recurrence
Why root causes matter
Investigations that stop at the immediate cause ("the employee made a mistake") miss the system factors that made the mistake possible — such as time pressure, design, training or supervision.
A good RCA exposes those factors and delivers measures that prevent not only this incident, but an entire category of incidents.
Werkwijze
Our approach
Factual, methodical and focused on learning rather than blame.
Gather the facts
We reconstruct the incident based on facts, interviews and documentation — without judgement.
Analysis
Using a suitable method (including Tripod Beta) we expose the chain of causes and barriers.
Root causes
We identify the underlying system causes that made the incident possible.
Measures
We formulate effective, feasible measures and advise on implementation.
What you receive
A clear, well-founded analysis report with usable conclusions.
- Structured cause analysis
- Well-founded basic and root causes
- Effective improvement measures
- Clear reporting and recommendations
- Advice for implementation and embedding
Who it's for
For organisations that genuinely want to learn from incidents:
- Companies after a (serious) incident or near miss
- Organisations with recurring, similar incidents
- KAM and safety teams that want to strengthen their investigations
- Management teams pursuing structural improvement
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Prevent incidents from recurring
Have the true causes investigated by our specialists.