Reliability Centered Maintenance | Failure effect

Published on February 18, 2026

The failure effect is a story about what happens if a failure occurs as part of the RCM process as well as an FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis). Watch this 2 minute talk to find out what it means.

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Matthew Laskaj, with 25+ years in Oil & Gas, Refining, and Manufacturing, I help engineers and technical leaders solve complex challenges in maintenance, asset management, and projects. As Director of PEM Ltd and former IMechE Chair, I deliver training and strategies that drive reliability, cut costs, and extend asset life.

 

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