Root Cause Tree Dictionary Pdf | Taproot

One of the greatest strengths of the TapRooT® Root Cause Tree Dictionary is its heavy reliance on human factors ergonomics and behavioral science. Instead of stopping at "human error" and blaming the individual—a common flaw in many traditional investigation methods—the dictionary forces the investigator to ask why the human error occurred.

: While the Root Cause Tree® Diagram is a visual map of potential causal categories (e.g., Human Performance, Equipment Difficulty), the Dictionary provides the specific criteria needed to confirm if a category applies. Seven Basic Cause Categories taproot root cause tree dictionary pdf