Bowtie Risk Management

Bowtie analysis (also known as barrier diagrams) is an increasingly popular approach to help manage risk.  This course introduces the bowtie methodology and examines in detail the various bowtie analysis components.  The course also provides a critical review of the method’s benefits, limitations and practical uses, with hands-on practice at applying the technique.

Outline

  • Introduction to risk assessment and bowties
  • The bowtie method
  • Assuring barrier integrity
  • Effectiveness and ALARP for bowties
  • Benefits and practical uses of bowties
  • Facilitating bowtie workshops
  • Bowtie software tools

At the end of the course you should be able to:

  1. Analyse hazard scenarios by applying the bowtie method and designing a bowtie diagram
  2. Develop integrity assurance for bowtie barriers
  3. Devise risk acceptance criteria for hazards in bowties

Who is this for?

Managers, engineers, operators, HSE advisors and risk management practitioners

What prior study is recommended?

Education, skills or experience equivalent to undergraduate level. Risktec courses: Principles of Risk Management; Hazard Identification.

How is it delivered?

Postgraduate

80 learning hours

Available as part of our MSc programme

CPD

20 learning hours

Self-paced, self-study

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Attendance only

F2F (2 days)