FOG Industry Bow Tie
The industry Falls of Ground bowtie is a structured risk management tool designed to systematically address the contributing factors and controls for fall of ground incidents in mining.
It visually maps the sequence from the key unwanted event, such as uncontrolled rockfalls and rockbursts, through key hazards like unsupported or unstable ground, and highlights the critical control measures required, including ground support installation and entry examination.
On the right side, the bowtie outlines recovery and mitigation controls such as trigger action response plans, emergency procedures, skills training and incident reporting to help operations minimise the impact of fall of ground events.
This framework assists mines in identifying gaps, strengthening controls and driving systematic improvements in fall of ground management practices. Overall, the industry fall of ground bowtie serves as an essential visual and operational guide, supporting mine personnel in creating safer underground environments and advancing progress towards Zero Harm across the sector.