CM Matrix Format

Countermeasures Matrix
5 = High, 1 = Low (E x F = O)
Problem Statement Root Cause Countermeasure Practical Methods Effectiveness Feasibility Overall Action

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 Example

Countermeasures Matrix
5 = High, 1 = Low (E x F = O)
Problem
Statement Root Cause Countermeasure Practical Methods Effectiveness Feasibility Overall Action
Increase 1800
Cancellations
1730
Collection
Change Time
on Collection
*Re-align Rts. Coll. times.
*Change Collector times.
5 5 25
Schedules Box to 5:00 *Develop Coll. runs.
PM. *Re-label boxes.
*Public awareness.
*Check on Firm Pick-Ups.

Late
Collector
Dedicated
Collectors.
*Re-align routes.
*Postmaster approval.
3 2 6
Start Times *Approve hours.
*Obtain vehicles.
*Obtain staffing.

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