Published Jun 2, 2025 | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 | Construction, News, OpenRisk
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...
Published Jun 2, 2025 | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 | Maritime, News, OpenRisk, Uncategorized
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...
Published May 28, 2025 | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 | Construction, News, OpenRisk, Uncategorized
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) ....
Published May 27, 2025 | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 | Construction, News, OpenRisk, Uncategorized
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...
Published May 26, 2025 | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 | Construction, News, OpenRisk, Uncategorized
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...
Published May 12, 2025 | Last updated May 12, 2025 | News, OpenRisk
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...
