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Bow-tie analysis focuses on assessing and visualizing barriers for the prevention and mitigation of incident pathways, primarily in the field of risk management and process safety. Its main purpose is to understand the different scenarios that could lead to a particular incident and assess the preventive and mitigative measures that can be put in place to minimize the impact.
The analysis uses a bow tie diagram, where the event or incident is positioned in the middle of the diagram, and the causes (left side) and consequences (right side) are identified and analyzed, along with the corresponding barriers and degradation controls in place to mitigate the risk.
Bow-tie diagrams can assist with:
Bow tie analysis is commonly used by risk managers, safety professionals, and stakeholders in industries where there are potential risks and hazards, including but not limited to:
Manufacturing industry: to assess risks in product development, production processes, and supply chains
However, bow tie analysis can be applied in any industry or organization where there is a need to better understand and manage risks associated with specific events or incidents.
There are several advantages of using a bow tie analysis:
With decades of experience in managing combustible dust hazards, flammable solvents, and gases, our engineers will partner with you to identify, assess, and implement control measures in your new or existing facility.
Our expert consultants perform a thorough Bow-Tie Analysis, enabling you to strengthen your risk management practices and enhance overall safety and control measures. Sigma-HSE can assist you in identifying the areas in new and existing facilities where flammable atmospheres and combustible dust can be found and guide you through the complexities of the Bow-Tie Analysis.
By implementing best practices, our actionable insights determine what practicable control measures and recommendations should be made for your company to optimize safety and reduce the level of risk to your people, your business, and the environment.
Sigma-HSE has the required resources, knowledge, and experience to conduct a comprehensive Bow-Tie Analysis and recommend safe, pragmatic, and cost-effective solutions for analyzing and visualizing the potential causes and consequences of a specific event or major incident.
At Sigma-HSE, we can assist you in identifying the areas in a facility where flammable atmospheres and combustible dust can be found in both new and existing facilities to examine the potential major accidents and put in place the appropriate barriers and risk remediation.
If you find yourself asking, ‘Do I need a Bow-Tie Analysis?’, connect with us today. Our experts can answer any preliminary questions you may have.
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