Abstract
Safety-barrier diagrams and the related so-called "bow-tie" diagrams have become popular methods in risk analysis. This paper describes the syntax and principles for constructing consistent and valid safety-barrier diagrams. The relation with other methods such as fault trees and Bayesian networks are discussed. A simple method for quantification of safety-barrier diagrams is proposed, including situations where safety barriers depend on shared common elements. It is concluded that safety-barrier diagrams provide a useful framework for an electronic data structure that integrates information from risk analysis with operational safety management.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Risk, reliability and societal safety : Vol. 1: Specialisation topics |
Editors | T. Aven, J.E. Vinnem |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Publication date | 2007 |
Pages | 9-16 |
ISBN (Print) | 04-15-44783-6 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 16th European Safety and Reliability Conference - Stavanger, Norway Duration: 25 Jun 2007 → 27 Jun 2007 Conference number: 16 |
Conference
Conference | 16th European Safety and Reliability Conference |
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Number | 16 |
Country/Territory | Norway |
City | Stavanger |
Period | 25/06/2007 → 27/06/2007 |