Tag: Bowtie Diagrams

  • Human Factors as Threats in Bowtie Diagrams

    Human Factors as Threats in Bowtie Diagrams

    Many bowtie diagrams treat human error as a threat leading directly to a Top Event. This approach highlights specific actions—such as pressing the wrong button or skipping a critical step—that can initiate failure. However, a more nuanced perspective treats human error not as a threat in itself, but as a factor that degrades the effectiveness…