Published Jun 9, 2025 | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 | Industry, Mining, OpenRisk
The 2010 Chilean Mining Accident In 2010, 33 workers spent 69 days trapped inside the San Jose gold and copper mine after it collapsed on August 5th. The “Chilean mining accident” (2010 Copiapó mining accident) involved a rock fall that triggered a cave-in....
Published Jun 9, 2025 | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 | Industry, Mining, OpenRisk, Uncategorized
Mining, while essential to the global economy, remains one of the most hazardous industries. Mechanical failures—along with factors like explosions and fires—are a leading cause of mining accidents. This highlights the need for strong safety measures and advanced...
Published Jun 3, 2025 | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 | Industry, Maritime, Uncategorized
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...
Published Jun 3, 2025 | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 | Industry, Maritime, OpenRisk
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...
Published May 12, 2025 | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 | Industry, OpenRisk
‘’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 organisation’s safety...
