{"product_id":"the-proactr-root-cause-analysis-quick-reference-guide-hardcover","title":"The Proact(r) Root Cause Analysis: Quick Reference Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth C. Latino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark A. Latino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert J. Latino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoot Cause Analysis, or RCA, \"What is it?\" Everyone uses the term, but everyone does it differently. How can we have any uniformity in our approach, much less accurately compare our results, if we're applying different definitions? At a high level, we will explain the difference between RCA and Shallow Cause Analysis, because that is the difference between allowing a failure to recur or dramatically reducing the risk of recurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, we will get down to basics about RCA, the fundamentals of blocking and tackling, and explain the common steps of any investigative occupation. Common investigation steps include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreserving evidence (data)\/not allowing hearsay to fly as fact\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganizing an appropriate team\/minimizing potential bias\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzing the events\/reconstructing the incident based on actual evidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicating findings and recommendations\/ensuring effective recommendations are actually developed and implemented\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eTracking bottom-line results\/ensuring that identified, meaningful metrics were attained\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe explore, \"Why don't things always go as planned?\" When our actual plans deviate from our intended plans, we usually experience some type of undesirable or unintended outcome. We analyze the anatomy of a failure (undesirable outcome) and provide a step-by-step guide to conducting a comprehensive RCA based on our 3+ decades of applying RCA as we have successfully practiced it in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written as a how-to guide to effectively apply the PROACT(R) RCA methodology to any undesirable outcome, is directed at practitioners who have to do the real work, focuses on the core elements of any investigation, and provides a field-proven case as a model for effective application. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for anyone charged with having a thorough understanding of why something went wrong, such as those in EH\u0026amp;S, maintenance, reliability, quality, engineering, and operations to name just a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenneth C. Latino\u003c\/strong\u003e is Reliability Champion of MeadWestvaco in Covington, Virginia. He has a bachelor of science degree in computerized information systems from Virginia Commonwealth University. He began his career developing and maintaining maintenance software applications in the continuous process industries. After working with clients to help them become more proactive in their maintenance activities, he began consulting and teaching industrial plants how to implement reliability methodologies and techniques to help improve the overall performance of plant assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the past few years, a majority of Kenneth's focus has centered around developing reliability approaches with a heavy emphasis on Root Cause Analysis (RCA). He has trained thousands of engineers and technical representatives on how to implement a successful RCA strategy at their respective facilities. He has co-authored two RCA training seminars: one for engineers and another for hourly personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenneth is also co-software designer of the RCA program entitled the PROACT Suite. PROACT was a National Gold Medal Award winner in \u003ci\u003ePlant Engineering's\u003c\/i\u003e 1998 and 2000 Product of the Year competition for it first two versions on the market. He is currently president of the Practical Reliability Group, a Reliability consulting firm dedicated to delivering approaches and solutions that can be practically applied in any asset-intensive industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark A. Latino is president of Reliability Center, Inc. (RCI). Mark came to RCI after 19 years in corporate America. During those years, a wealth of reliability, maintenance, and manufacturing experience was acquired. He worked for Weyerhaeuser Corporation in a production role during the early stages of his career. He had an active part in Allied Chemical Corporation's (now Honeywell) Reliability Strive for Excellence initiative that was started in the 1970s to define, understand, document, and live the Reliability culture until he left in 1986. Mark spent 10 years with Philip Morris primarily in a production capacity that later ended in a Reliability Engineering role. Mark is a graduate of Old Dominion University and has a bachelor's degree in business that focused on production and operations management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert J. Latino is CEO of Reliability Center, Inc. (RCI). RCI is a reliability con-sulting firm specializing in improving equipment, process, and human reliability. He received his bachelor's degree in business administration and man-age-ment from Virginia Commonwealth University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert has been facilitating RCA and FMEA analyses with his clientele around the world for over 20 years and has taught over 10,000 students in the PROACT(R) methodology. He is co-author of numerous seminars and workshops on FMEA and RCA as well as co-designer of the award winning PROACT Suite Software Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert is a contributing author of \u003ci\u003eError Reduction in Healthcare: A Systems Approach to Improving Patient Safety\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Patient Safety Compliance: A Practical Guide for Health Care Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert has also published a paper entitled, \"Optimizing FMEA and RCA Efforts in Healthcare\" in the \u003ci\u003eASHRM Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and presented a paper entitled, \"Root Cause Analysis Versus Shallow Cause Analysis: What's the Difference?\" at the ASHRM 2005 National Conference in San Antonio, Texas. He has been published in numerous trade magazines on the topic of reliability, FMEA, and RCA and is also a frequent speaker on the topic at domestic and international trade conferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert has also applied the PROACT methodology to the field of Terrorism and Counter Terrorism via a published paper entitled, \"The Application of PROACT RCA to Terrorism\/Counter Terrorism Related Events.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.6 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42103117119623,"sku":"9780367517380","price":129.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2404781a358c58de7889516818c3ccb9.webp?v=1732410523","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-proactr-root-cause-analysis-quick-reference-guide-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}