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  • TECSA launches Bow-Tie Cards, enhancing risk assessment in the process industry.
  • New tool aids hazard identification, barrier evaluation, and safety performance definition.
  • Ideal for experts, novices, and trainers in process industry risk management.

TECSA S.r.l., renowned for its contributions to industrial risk assessment, has unveiled an innovative tool designed to ease the adoption of the Bow-Tie risk assessment method.

Known as TECSA Bow-Tie Cards, this product emerges from their collaboration with Chaos Consulting S.r.l., specialists in enterprise risk management and organizational resilience analysis.

This analog solution comprises a set of thematic cards, intended for use with post-it notes, paper, and pen, that guide users through both individual and group Bow-Tie analysis sessions.

Designed for Effective Risk Evaluation

TECSA Bow-Tie Cards include a group of 'canvas' cards that facilitate detailed quest into various aspects

Created by pioneering experts in Bow-Tie analysis, who have a wealth of publications on the subject at both national and international fronts, this tool is structured to make the learning and application of the methodology straightforward.

It is particularly geared towards risks within the process industry.

The TECSA Bow-Tie Cards include a collection of 'canvas' cards that facilitate detailed exploration into various aspects, such as hazard identification (HAZID), assessment of barriers and controls, their criticality from a safety perspective, and their performance levels.

Versatile Application for Risk Professionals

This new tool also includes a succinct manual for its application, making it accessible to a wide audience.

It is created not only for seasoned analysts seeking to enhance their sessions but also for newcomers eager to learn about the "barrier-based" approach to risk management in the process industry.

Additionally, it serves as a resource for students, trainers, and professionals in safety, including Safety and HSE Managers, who aim to deepen their understanding and improve their risk management practices.

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