Description

This training introduces you to the FMEA method (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), a powerful tool to identify, evaluate, and manage risks in industrial, quality, or safety processes. Through a practical and structured approach, you will learn how to detect potential failure modes, analyze their impacts, calculate their criticality, and plan effective corrective actions. This method will help improve the reliability, safety, and overall performance of your systems.
 

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

• Quality, safety, maintenance, and production managers.
• Engineers and technicians in industry, services, or risk management.
• Project managers aiming to integrate proactive risk management.
• Anyone involved in risk analysis, prevention, and control within their organization.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of risk management or quality management.
• Elementary understanding of industrial processes or systems to be analyzed.
• Practical experience in a technical or operational environment is a plus but not mandatory.

Training objectives

  Understand the fundamental principles and importance of the FMEA method in risk management

Learn how to identify and classify potential failure modes within a process or system

Master the calculation of risk criticality by assessing severity, occurrence, and detectability

Develop and plan effective corrective and preventive actions to mitigate identified risks

Training program

• Introduction to the FMEA Method
  • History and context of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).
  • Key concepts: failure mode, effect, cause, criticality.
  • Application areas (industry, quality, safety, maintenance).
  • Advantages and limitations of the method.
  • Overview of a typical FMEA study process
• Identification of Failure Modes
  • Identification techniques: brainstorming, documentation review, feedback, audits.
  • Categorizing failure modes (mechanical, human, software-related, etc.).
  • Practical examples and case studies
  • Complementary tools (cause trees, diagrams).
  • Documenting and formalizing failure modes in the FMEA worksheet.
• Analysis of the Effects of Failures
  • Defining direct and indirect effects of failures.
  • Impact on production (downtime, performance loss).
  • Consequences on product/service quality.
  • Impact on safety and environment.
  • Real-life examples and major effects analysis.
• Calculating and Evaluating Criticality
  • Explanation of the indices: Severity (S), Occurrence (O), Detection (D).
  • Criticality score calculation (RPN = S × O × D).
  • Scoring scales and classification criteria.
  • Result analysis and identification of high-priority risks.
  • Practical exercises on calculation and interpretation.
• Planning Corrective and Preventive Actions
  • Types of actions: corrective, preventive, continuous improvement.
  • Prioritizing actions based on risk level.
  • Monitoring and evaluating implemented measures.
  • Importance of documentation and communication.
  • Case study: creating an action plan based on an FMEA analysis.