Process Safety with BowTie
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Process Safety with BowTie

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. This session will (re-)introduce you to the bowtie method, adding to it a discussion of various applications throughout our industry in relation to guidance and the capacity to close the barrier feedback loop.

Occupational Safety and Health
Process Safety with BowTie
Occupational Safety and Health
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steeluniversity

Occupational Safety and Health

Process Safety with BowTie - Lecture by Bob van Riek and Daan Bergwerff

Full Code

STK0111205

Module Type

Webinar

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Module content
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Learning Outcomes

  • Understands how to use bowtie diagrams or similar tools to visualize threats, consequences, and controls.
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  • Identifies threats and assigns preventive and mitigative barriers with limited supervision.
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  • Interprets operational data and incident history to inform risk and barrier assessments.
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  • Understands how to align risk and barrier management systems with organizational risk appetite and strategic priorities.
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