Root Cause - Some Conditions, Behaviors, Actions, and Inactions Are Never A Root Cause

Some Conditions, Behaviors, Actions, and Inactions Are Never A Root Cause

When something is clearly the result of deeper more important underlying factors, practitioners are reluctant to accept them as "root causes." These include:

1. Failure to follow a certain provision of a certain procedure
2. A specific instance of inadequate training
3. The failure to identify a specific hazard
4. The failure to adhere to a specific requirement
5. The absence of a specific requirement