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The role of bowtie analysis in ship inspections for risk management
Bowtie analysis in ship inspections Ship inspections are crucial in the maritime industry for risk management and reducing accidents. The objective is to ensure operational and asset integrity to prevent maritime accidents. The catastrophic events of the Erika and the...
Bowtie Analysis in ship inspections for risk management on structural failures accidents
Ship inspections are crucial for the maritime industry to reduce accidents such as structural failures. A bowtie analysis can visualise omissions in inspection that lead to undesired events. Structural failures account for 15% of inspection-related accidents in the...
The benefits of Safety Software System in the vetting process
Safety Software System used for vetting processes. Five ways to use Safety Management System for vetting processes 1. Enhanced risk management Safety management system and Risk management software such as, Presight Barrier Management provides real-time risk...
The vetting process in the maritime Industry
The Importance of the Maritime Industry The maritime industry encompasses all activities and services related to the transportation of goods and people via oceans, seas, and other navigable waters. It is a critical component of the global economy, facilitating...
Presight at IADC 2025 in Bangkok on human factors
On Safety & Human FactorsCEO Petter Holst Johnson presents a Poster Talk on Barrier Management in High-Risk Industries This year’s IADC ASIA Pacific Health, Safety, Environment & Training Conference and Exhibition took place in Bangkok on the 14-15 May, and...
Slip and Trip Accidents in Construction industry
How to prevent Slip and Trip accidents with Bowtie Analysis Slip and trip accidents remain one of the most common causes of injuries in the construction industry. Despite their seemingly low severity compared to falls from height or equipment-related incidents, slips...
Bowtie Analysis in ship inspection for risk management in fire and explosions
This article highlights how Bowtie Analysis in Maritime Safety can improve inspection protocols to prevent fire and explosions incidents. Ship inspections are crucial for the maritime industry to reduce accidents. A bowtie analysis can visualise omissions in...
Forklift-related incidents: A growing concern on construction sites
Forklift incidents are becoming increasingly common and costly on construction sites. In 2023, forklifts were responsible for 67 work-related deaths. From 2021 to 2022 there were 24,960 cases involving days away from work, job restrictions, or transfers (DART cases) ....
Fall incident numbers are worsening in the construction industry
Fall incidents and hazards make up to 47% of all reported work-related incidents in the construction industry and are therefore a key focal area for occupational health and safety professionals. In the UK construction industry, 51% of all fatalities reported in 2023...
How to use the bowtie methodology in construction industry
What is a Bowtie Analysis? A bowtie diagram is a risk management tool that visualises risks and can be very powerful tool to use in the construction industry. With the diagram's shape resembling a "bow tie." The bowtie analysis is used to map out the relationships...
Improve your safety audits with the bowtie methodology
What is a safety audit? Link to ‘’what is a safety audit’’ A safety audit is a systematic, documented process of ensuring compliance with safety regulations, plans, and results. It determines whether these arrangements are implemented effectively to achieve the...
How to prepare a safety audit?
The preparation of a safety audit can be summed up in six steps. These steps guide you through determining the scope, setting audit criteria, choosing the appropriate audit method, forming an audit team, establishing contact with the auditee, and finally, creating a detailed audit plan.