SYNOPSIS

In today’s complex operational environments, managing hazards effectively is not just a technical necessity—it’s a strategic imperative. This session introduces the Bowtie Analysis, a powerful yet intuitive tool that bridges the gap between technical risk assessment and high-level risk management.
Designed for engineers, technical professionals, and managers, the talk will explore how Bowtie Analysis provides a clear, visual map of how hazards can escalate into unwanted events—and how existing controls can prevent or mitigate them. We’ll walk through real-world applications of the bowtie model for:

•   Hazard snapshots
     – capturing the full picture of threats, top events, and consequences at a glance.
•   Hazard management
     – identifying control gaps, assigning barrier ownership, and integrating monitoring into daily
        operations.
•   Root cause investigations
     – understanding how and why control failures occur, and how to prevent recurrence.

From frontline engineers to decision-makers, attendees will gain insights into how Bowtie Analysis enhances clarity, accountability, and proactive risk control across all levels of an organization.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Saravanan N. Supaiyah,
CEng MEI TUV FSEng

Ir. Saravanan is a Senior Technical Safety Consultant with 19 years of experience in HSE consulting and engineering across the oil & gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries. He specializes in process safety, hazard analysis, risk management, and safety case development.

He is a Chartered Energy Engineer, Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV), Professional Technologist, and a CIMAH Competent Person. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical-Environmental Engineering from UTM and is a BEM Registered Professional Engineer.