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ST003 - Barrier Ownership (Bow-Tie) Awareness

Overview

Barrier Ownership (Bow-Tie) Awareness training provides participants with essential skills to prevent incidents in various industries. Participants learn how to identify potential risks, analyze effective barriers, and monitor their performance. The training emphasizes clear communication, incident response planning, and compliance with regulations and best practices. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, participants gain the expertise to enhance safety and mitigate risks using the Bow-Tie methodology, ensuring a safer working environment for all.

Duration

2 Days

Objective

  • Understand Bow-Tie methodology for risk prevention.

  • Identify potential risks in various industries.

  • Analyze and implement effective barriers.

  • Monitor and assess barrier performance.

  • Improve communication and collaboration for efficient barrier management.

  • Develop incident response plans based on Bow-Tie analysis.

  • Ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices.

  • Enhance safety and reduce risks in the workplace.​

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Bow-Tie Methodology
   - Explanation of the Bow-Tie model
   - Understanding the concept of barrier ownership

2. Risk Identification and Assessment
   - Techniques for identifying potential risks
   - Evaluating risk likelihood and consequences
   - Introduction to risk matrices and assessment tools

3. Barrier Analysis and Implementation
   - Identifying effective preventive, mitigative, and recovery barriers
   - Creating Bow-Tie diagrams to visualize barrier systems
   - Implementing barriers in real-world scenarios

4. Barrier Performance Monitoring
   - Key performance indicators (KPIs) for barrier effectiveness
   - Methods for monitoring and evaluating barriers
   - Continuous improvement strategies for barriers

5. Communication and Collaboration
   - Effective communication in barrier ownership
   - Collaboration techniques among stakeholders
   - Role-playing exercises for communication skills

6. Incident Response and Learning
   - Developing incident response plans based on Bow-Tie analysis
   - Post-incident analysis and learning from incidents
   - Strategies for continuous improvement

7. Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices
   - Overview of relevant regulations and standards
   - Industry best practices in barrier management
   - Ensuring compliance and adherence to standards

8. Practical Application and Case Studies
   - Hands-on exercises to create Bow-Tie diagrams
   - Analyzing real-life case studies
   - Simulated scenarios for practical application

9. Assessment and Certification
   - Knowledge assessments and quizzes
   - Certification for successful completion of the course

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