Glossary: Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
A structured methodology used within incident analysis to identify the fundamental, underlying reasons for an incident, rather than just the immediate symptoms. In the context of LOTO incidents, RCA helps uncover systemic failures, procedural gaps, or management deficiencies that led to the hazardous event, supporting OSHA's goal of preventing future injuries.
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