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Power outages can occur due to various factors, which can be analyzed using the 5M 1E framework. The 5Ms represent Manpower, Machines, Materials, Methods, and Measurement, while the 1E represents the Environment. Here’s how these elements can contribute to power outages: Identifying the specific causes within these categories and implementing preventive measures or corrective actions is crucial for minimizing power failure. It includes investing in modern and reliable equipment, implementing regular maintenance schedules, training personnel adequately, and having effective monitoring and diagnostic systems in place. Additionally, planning for contingencies, improving operational practices, and considering environmental factors in infrastructure design contribute to a more resilient power system.

Power Outage

 Man

•   Inadequate training
•   Human error
  •  Management
  •  Maintenance personnel
  •  Operators

   Machines

•   Inadequate maintenance
•   Equipment failures
  •  Transmission line
  •   Generators
  •   Circuit breakers
  •   Transformers

Materials

•  Poor-quality equipment
•  Insufficient resources

 Methods

•   Rolling blackout/ intentional
•   Inadequate planning
  •    Expansion
  •    Upgrade
  •    Maintenance
•   Operational practices
  •    Obsolete procedure
  •    Outdated control system

 Measurement

•   Inaccurate measurements
  •    Inaccurate data collection
  •    Faulty measurement instrument
•   Lack of monitoring and diagnostics

   Environment

•   Extreme weather conditions
  •    Extreme temperature
  •    Lightning
  •    High wind
•    Natural disaster
  •    Flood
  •    Earthquake
  •    Storm

 Who should use the Power Outage template?

• Anyone who wants to know the factors initiating power failure or blackout.

Why use this template?

• This template shares knowledge of the reasons for power cuts or electrical failures.
• The template is easily editable. Anyone can alter or extend the structure based on its requirements.
• Draft or redesign your templates for problem and incident analysis in ProSolvr by smartQED. 

 Curated from community experience and public sources:

• https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/about-cpuc/divisions/safety-policy-division/emergency-management/power-outage-resources
• https://brennan-electric.com/what-is-a-power-outage-and-how-are-they-caused/