Failure mode form

The following table describes the field values for the Failure mode form.

Table 1. Failure mode form

Field	Description
Name	Name for the failure mode that you’re creating.
Description	Description for the failure mode that you’re creating.
Effect	Consequence of the failure on the system, process, or product.
Functional location	Work area where the failure has occurred.
Parent	Parent failure mode that the failure has been inherited from.
Type	Type of failure. Options are: Failure Failure mode
Severity	A numerical rating (1-10) indicating how serious the effect of the failure is. Higher values mean more severe consequences.
Occurrence	A numerical rating (1–10) estimating how frequently the failure is likely to occur.
Detection	A numerical rating (1–10) indicating how likely it is that the failure is detected before it causes harm. Lower values mean better detectability.
Code	A unique identifier or reference number for the failure mode.
Related state	The operational condition of the system when the failure occurs. Options are: Running Stopping Stopped Starting
Planning status	Status of mitigation or maintenance planning. Options are: Planned Unplanned Excluded