Reliability Centered Maintenance | Failure consequence
Published on February 18, 2026
The failure consequence is the last step in the RCM process before we start thinking about the best task to select. In this 2 minute talk, we describe what the term failure consequence means and includes.
About the Author:
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.