Create an FMEA row for a bleacher failure mode and choose a control that improves detection or reduces risk.
Portable bleachers for finals have a known weak point: locking pins can back out after repeated assembly, but the current checklist only says visually OK. Failure mode -> effect -> cause -> control -> action The common trap is treating a visual walk-by as enough detection for a failure mode that requires touch, movement, or measurement. Failure mode Name the specific way the bleacher can fail: locking pin backs out under load or vibration. A failure mode must be concrete enough that an inspector knows what to look for. Effect and severity Effect: section shifts during spectator use, creating fall…
Sign up free — one personalized lesson every day, matched to your role and goals.
Already have an account? Sign in