(Process Safety Guidelines and Concept Books) 1st Edition
by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) (Author)
AN AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE THAT
EXPLAINS THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BOW TIE ANALYSIS, A
QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT AND BARRIER MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY
From
a collaborative effort of the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)
and the Energy Institute (EI) comes an invaluable book that puts the
focus on a specific qualitative risk management methodology – bow tie
barrier analysis. The book contains practical advice for conducting an
effective bow tie analysis and offers guidance for creating bow tie
diagrams for process safety and risk management. Bow Ties in Risk
Management clearly shows how bow tie analysis and diagrams fit into an
overall process safety and risk management framework.
Implementing
the methods outlined in this book will improve the quality of bow tie
analysis and bow tie diagrams across an organization and the industry.
This important guide:
- Explains the proven concept of bow
tie barrier analysis for the preventing and mitigation of incident
pathways, especially related to major accidents
- Shows how to avoid common pitfalls and is filled with real-world examples
- Explains the practical application of the bow tie method throughout an organization
- Reveals how to treat human and organizational factors in a sound and practical manner
- Includes additional material available online
Although
this book is written primarily for anyone involved with or responsible
for managing process safety risks, this book is applicable to anyone
using bow tie risk management practices in other safety and
environmental or Enterprise Risk Management applications. It is designed
for a wide audience, from beginners with little to no background in
barrier management, to experienced professionals who may already be
familiar with bow ties, their elements, the methodology, and their
relation to risk management.
The missions of both the CCPS and EI
include developing and disseminating knowledge, skills, and good
practices to protect people, property and the environment by bringing
the best knowledge and practices to industry, academia, governments and
the public around the world through collective wisdom, tools, training
and expertise. The CCPS has been at the forefront of documenting and
sharing important process safety risk assessment methodologies for more
than 30 years. The EI's Technical Work Program addresses the depth and
breadth of the energy sector, from fuels and fuels distribution to
health and safety, sustainability and the environment. The EI program
provides cost-effective, value-adding knowledge on key current and
future international issues affecting those in the energy sector.
