Type in any cell. Enter SEV × OCC × DET (1–10) and the RPN calculates automatically. Use Save as PDF to download a watermarked copy.
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Root-Cause Analysis Toolkit
FMEA — Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
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Process / Product
FMEA Type
Team / Owner
Date
Reference #
# Process Step / Item Potential Failure Mode Potential Effect(s) Sev1–10 Potential Cause(s) Occ1–10 Current Controls Det1–10 RPNS×O×D Recommended Action Owner / Due
Severity (SEV)

How serious is the effect if it reaches the customer?

1 none · 5 moderate · 10 hazardous / safety
Occurrence (OCC)

How likely is the cause to occur?

1 remote · 5 occasional · 10 almost certain
Detection (DET)

How likely are current controls to catch it first?

1 certain to detect · 10 cannot detect
Risk Priority (RPN)

RPN = SEV × OCC × DET. Prioritise the highest scores; re-rate after actions close.

≥200 act now · 100–199 plan action
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