Course Description
The Bowtie Risk Assessment Model is a powerful tool used to assess specific events or scenarios by visually mapping potential hazards, causes, preventive and mitigative controls, and consequences. As outlined in ASSP TR-31010, Bowtie analysis enables decision-makers to understand and communicate risk in a simplified and structured format, making it an essential method across industries.
This interactive course introduces participants to the concept of Bowtie analysis and its application in risk identification, assessment, and communication. Participants will explore the use of singular risk assessment methods (e.g., JHA, FMEA, LOPA, JRA) and how these can integrate into a Bowtie framework. The course includes real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and exposure to advanced Bowtie applications such as Striped and Cascading Bowtie Models.
You can earn the Risk Management Certificate by completing the three core courses in the program. By adding the Bowtie Risk Assessment course, you’ll qualify for the Advanced Risk Management Certificate. To maximize the value for both you and your organization, we recommend pursuing the Advanced Risk Management Certificate. This course is ideal for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals, risk analysts, and operational leaders seeking a structured and practical approach to enhance their risk assessment capabilities using the Bowtie method.
What You Will Learn
- Define and distinguish between prevention and mitigation within the Bowtie model.
- Compare and evaluate singular risk assessment methods and their integration with Bowtie analysis.
- Apply the Semi-Quantitative Bowtie method to assess complex, real-world scenarios.
- Recognize the limitations of traditional Bowtie analysis and identify when advanced methods are needed.
- Interpret and utilize Quantitative Bowtie Risk Assessment techniques for high-risk operations.
- Demonstrate the use of Striped and Cascading Bowtie Models across industry-specific applications.
Length
2-weeks
Levels (Experience with Topic)
Advanced: 10-15 years
Instruction Method
Online-Instructor-Led: As a virtual learner, you’ll receive all the benefits of face-to-face instruction, eliminate travel cost and time, while learning in a structured way whether at work, at home or at another convenient location. To participate fully, you will need a computer with audio/video capability and a reliable internet connection.
During this two-week online course, you will connect with your peers in group discussions, participate in interactive learning activities, review instructional videos and complete assignments.
Each Tuesday throughout the duration of the course, your instructor will hold a 90-minute online meeting from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. CT. These meetings are designed to facilitate group work, share expert knowledge, answer questions, provide feedback and offer active learning support.
Course Materials
After registering for the event, materials can be found under Downloads in My Account.
Instructor(s)
Bruce K. Lyon, P.E., CSP, ARM, SMS, CHMM
Bruce Lyon is vice president and risk consultant with Hays Companies Inc. He is chair of the ISO 31000 U.S. Technical Advisory Group; chair of the committee that developed ASSP TR-31010, Technical Report for Risk Management; vice chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z590.3 Prevention Through Design Standard Committee; advisory board chair to University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Safety Sciences program and a director of Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Lyon is co-author of “Risk Assessment: A Practical Guide to Assessing Operational Risk” published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, and lead author of “Risk Management Tools for Safety Professionals” published by ASSP in August 2018. He holds an M.S. in Occupational Safety Management and a B.S. in Industrial Safety from UCM. In 2018, he received BCSP’s CSP Award of Excellence.
Georgi Popov, Ph.D., CSP, QEP, ARM, SMS, ASP, CMC, FAIHA
Georgi Popov holds a doctorate in chemistry from National Scientific Board (Bulgaria) and an M.S. in Nuclear Instrumentation Building/Engineering Physics from Defense University (Bulgaria). He is a professor in the School of Environmental Physical and Applied Sciences at University of Central Missouri (UCM). Popov is a member of ASSP’s Heart of America Chapter and was named its Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) in 2015. He received the ASSP Region V SPY Award in 2016 and was named ASSP's Outstanding Safety Educator in 2017. He is lead author of “Risk Assessment: A Practical Guide for Assessing Operational Risk” published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016 and co-author of “Risk Management Tools for Safety Professionals” published by ASSP in August 2018.
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