Bow Tie diagrams have become ubiquitous within industry as a useful tool in the establishment and maintenance of an organisations’ safety systems.

Course Outline

This introductory course covers the following subjects:

• The “Barrier-Based” approach to Risk Management
• Bow Tie Diagram Fundamentals
• How to Read a Bow Tie Diagram
• Practical Examples

At the end of the course there is a knowledge retention check and an opportunity to provide learner feedback.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will:

• Recognise the “Barrier-Based” approach to Risk Management and its characteristics
• Understand the purpose, benefits and limitations of Bow Tie Diagrams
• Identify the structure and elements of a Bow Tie diagram
• Read and interpret your site’s Bow Tie diagrams