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Bow-Tie Analysis:
A Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management

At Storm Technical, we use the Bow-Tie method to simplify and strengthen risk management. This visual tool effectively illustrates how risks can be controlled by identifying hazards, assessing threats, and implementing barriers to prevent incidents and minimize their impact.

Whether you operate an offshore platform, a manufacturing plant, or a mine, the Bow-Tie appproach provides a clear, actionable understanding of your risk control measures.

What is Bow-Tie Analysis?

At Storm Technical, we use the Bow-Tie method to simplify and strengthen risk management. This visual tool effectively illustrates how risks can be controlled by identifying hazards, assessing threats, and implementing barriers to prevent incidents and minimize their impact.

Whether you operate an offshore platform, a manufacturing plant, or a mine, the Bow-Tie appproach provides a clear, actionable understanding of your risk control measures.

Key Components of the Bow-Tie Diagram

  • Hazard: The source of potential harm (e.g., fire, explosion)
  • Top Event: The point where control is lost (e.g., a gas leak).
  • Threats: Causes that could lead to the top event (e.g., equipment failure).
  • Barriers:
  • Preventive Barriers: Measures to stop the event from occurring.
  • Recovery Barriers: Actions to limit the impact if the event happens

Why Use Bow-Tie Analysis?

Visualizing Risks and Control

Bow-Tie diagrams clearly show the relationship between threats, barriers, and consequences, offering a detailed understanding of how risks are managed.

Identifying Escalation Factors
In addition to mapping barriers, Bow-Tie diagrams highlight escalation factors – issues that could weaken barrier effectiveness. Addressing these factors proactively helps enhance reliability and safety.
Improving Risk Management Practices
By adopting the Bow-Tie approach, companies can take a proactive stance in identifying, assessing, and improving their risk control measures. This leads to a safer and more efficient operation.

Discover What Storm Technical Offers

At Storm Technical, we provide end-to-end Bow-Tie services tailored to your industry needs:

  • Hazard Identification : Identify and analyze potential threats specific to your operation
  • Bow-Tie Diagram Development: Create visual diagrams connecting hazards, threats, and barriers to ensure clear risk communication.
  • Barrier Assessment:
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing preventive and recovery barriers.
  • Recommend improvements to strengthen risk controls.
  • Escalation Factor Mitigation:
    - Pinpoint factors that may compromise barrier reliability.
    - Develop strategies to prevent or mitigate these escalation risks.
  • Support and Training :Facilitate workshops, train staff, and implement solutions to embed Bow-Tie practices into your operations.

With Storm Technical, you gain a reliable partner to help you visualize, manage, and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring optimal safety and operational resilience.