T&M Risk Bowtie Analysis
The bowtie method is a risk assessment method that can be used to analyse and communicate how high-risk scenarios develop in Transport and Machinery environments.
The bowtie method has several goals
- Provide a structure to systematically analyse a hazard
- Help make a decision whether the current level of control is sufficient or, for those familiar with the concept, whether risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable
- Help identify where and how investing resources would have the greatest impact
- Increase risk communication and awareness