Root Cause Analysis

Issue Likely Root Cause Possible Solutions

Description Source Criticality Description Likelihood Information Description Risks Measure of Success
Level
High/
(High/ Tests to
Rationale Medium/ Description Likelihood Mitigation Test Results
Medium/ Clarify
Low
Low)
Long IR is found in High To improve Diagnose SUCCESS
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[GMAW]) (IR)
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radiation wavelengths status of using proper
industry. long time that damage
IR radiation,
(700 to professional welding
1,400 nm). Infrared exposure to the cornea. we can
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based on IR. Welding
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the
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are
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3,000 nm
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