Reliability Centered Maintenance | Evident failures

Published on February 18, 2026

There are 2 types of failures: Evident failures and Hidden Failures. In an RCM analysis, it is important to clearly define the type of failure so in this short video, you will learn the difference between the 2 and what an evident failure is in more detail. This is all part of our ongoing step by step guide into Reliability Centered Maintenance.

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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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