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5 Whys AI

Your AI investigation partner in your pocket

Stop at surface-level causes? Not anymore. Get coached through rigorous root cause analysis with an AI that challenges shallow answers, suggests blind spots, and pushes you to dig deeper.

iOS & Android
Works Offline
Free Tier Available
5 Whys AI
Forklift Incident
Problem
Forklift struck warehouse racking causing damage
Why 1
Operator was going too fast
AI
Coach
Speed is a factor. But WHY was the operator going too fast?
Consider: Production pressure? Lack of awareness? Equipment issue?
Why 2
Rushing to meet shift deadline
AI
Challenge
Time pressure identified. WHY was there a deadline pressure?

The Problem with 5 Whys Today

5 Whys is powerful — when done right. But most investigators struggle.

Stop Too Soon

Most people stop at 2-3 whys, missing the systemic root causes that actually prevent recurrence.

No Challenge

Without a skilled facilitator to challenge assumptions, investigators accept weak answers.

Inconsistent Quality

Results vary wildly depending on who's doing the analysis. No standardized approach across the team.

How 5 Whys AI Works

An AI coach that guides you through rigorous root cause analysis — in the field or at your desk.

1

Describe the Problem

Enter what happened — text, voice, or photos. The clearer the problem statement, the better the analysis.

2

Answer the Whys

For each "Why," the AI asks follow-up questions and challenges weak answers to push you deeper.

3

Explore Branches

Real incidents have multiple causes. Branch your analysis to capture the full causal picture.

4

Export & Integrate

Share your analysis as PDF, or sync directly to InvestigatePro for a complete investigation record.

Features That Make the Difference

AI Challenge Coach

"Is that really the root cause?" The AI pushes back on surface-level answers.

Branching Analysis

Handle multiple causal chains. Real incidents rarely have a single linear cause.

Voice Input

Speak your answers in the field. AI transcribes and continues the analysis.

Photo Evidence

Attach photos at any level of the analysis. Visual evidence strengthens your findings.

Offline Mode

No signal underground? No problem. Works offline, syncs when you're connected.

InvestigatePro Sync

Push analyses directly to your InvestigatePro investigations. One ecosystem.

Industry-Specific
Prompt Libraries

Not all incidents are the same. 5 Whys AI comes loaded with industry-specific question sets that guide you toward the root causes that matter in your context.

⛏️
Mining
Ground control, vehicle interactions, energy isolation
🏗️
Construction
Falls, struck-by, excavation, electrical
🏭
Manufacturing
Machine guarding, ergonomics, chemical exposure
🛢️
Oil & Gas
Process safety, H2S, dropped objects, confined space
Example: Mining Industry Prompt
When analyzing vehicle interactions:
  • • Was positive communication established?
  • • Were traffic management protocols followed?
  • • Was fatigue a contributing factor?
  • • What was the visibility condition?
When analyzing energy isolation failures:
  • • Was the isolation procedure current?
  • • Was verification performed?
  • • Were all energy sources identified?
  • • Was the person competent and authorized?

Simple Pricing

Free to start. Upgrade when you need more.

Free
$0
  • 5 analyses per month
  • Basic AI coaching
  • PDF export
Perfect for trying it out
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Pro
$4.99/mo
  • Unlimited analyses
  • Voice input
  • Industry templates
  • Team sharing
For serious safety professionals
Enterprise
Contact
  • Everything in Pro
  • InvestigatePro integration
  • SSO & admin controls
  • Custom branding
For organizations
Coming Q2 2026

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