Barrier-Based Incident Analysis Software

A truly practical, risk-based approach

Threat Missing Barrier Consequence Effective Barrier Potential consequence

Threat Failed Barrier

Immediate cause Basic cause Management system factor

Modern organisations are moving strongly to risk-based operational safety, and this stresses safety barrier performance and accountabilities. For such organizations having an incident investigation approach addressing both management system root causes and barrier failures causation is a key step to enhanced lessons learned. DNV believes that the extra information gained from BSCAT analysis will underpin significant improvements in accident prevention.

BSCAT, THE NEXT STEP FOR SCAT

SCAT is Systematic Cause Analysis Technique, a well-established root cause analysis approach which incorporates the DNV loss causation model. SCAT draws from a formal list of categories to identify the immediate cause back to fundamental root causes and system failures. The SCAT categories allow for aggregation and trend analysis across incidents and make the investigation easier to do. BSCAT is the barrier based extension to DNVs SCAT method.

BREAKTHROUGH FEATURE: BOWTIEXP RISK ASSESSMENT INTEGRATION

BSCAT is built on the class-leading BowTieXP risk assessment tool, chosen by DNV, and allows BSCAT users to integrate incident analysis with risk assessment, either during the incident analysis or afterwards. A truly practical, risk-based approach.

TRY THE BSCAT SOFTWARE TODAY

BSCAT is available now, also as a 30-day evaluation license. Receive a free, live 45-minute minitraining via the web and get started with a small step towards a step change in safety. Please call +31 88 100 1350 today for more information about BSCAT, e-mail info@bscat.org or visit www.bscat.org.

IT JUST WORKS
BSCAT runs on Windows 7, Vista & XP. Get it up and running immediately on a corporate notebook or PC without intervention by the IT department (guaranteed!). This flexibility is provided to meet the exceptional demands a large accident places on an organization. Key features of the BSCAT Software: 1. A full implementation of the BSCAT methodology, in a visual and very attractive manner. 2. A logical analysis process that starts with a structured, easy-to-read STEP timeline and ends with a BSCAT diagram that visually summarises the incident. Evidence links from the analysis elements (like barriers) to documents stored anywhere they can be linked.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BSCAT TODAY

BSCAT official training and competency development services, including certification, are available from DNV today. Take a small step towards a step change in safety. Please call +31 88 100 1350 today for more information about BSCAT, e-mail info@bscat.org or visit ww.bscat.org.

Copyright IP Bank B.V. 2004-2011. BowTieXP is a registered trademark of IP Bank B.V. BSCAT (Barrier based Systemic Cause Analysis Technique) is property of Det Norske Veritas Ltd. and copyright 2011 Det Norske Veritas Ltd. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.

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A truly practical, risk-based approach
MEETING THE FOUR CHALLENGES
1. Learning from Incidents Learning from incidents is not just accumulating a long series of recommendations. It is learning the right things and communicating these effectively. DNV BSCAT provides lessons linked to risk assessment and allows focus on the most important safety barriers. 2. Visual Risk Communication With clear, easy-to-read visualisations that communicate priority to the user: what should we focus on to assure this type of incident never happens again? And: what other risk reduction benefits can we gain from these improvements? BSCAT helps to provide clear, visual answers to these questions. 3. Integrates with your Improvement Processes BSCAT is both a methodology and a Windows software tool. They are designed to integrate with existing processes and systems (like Synergi incident reporting). 4. Meet regulatory requirements PSM regulations require organisations to identify the root causes of their incidents. BSCAT allows organisations to identify both management system and safety barrier root cause failure mechanisms.

ABOUT CGE RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

CGE develops new risk management tools to enable organizations to take advantage of scientific advances in risk management. By successfully narrowing the gap between risk management science and applied risk management, CGE has become the world leader in proactive and reactive qualitative risk management and analysis tools. CGEs tools are used by governments and organizations worldwide, many of whom are listed in the Fortune Global 500. www.cgerisk.com

ABOUT DNV
Det Norske Veritas is an independent foundation that provides best practice professional services safeguarding and improving business results over the whole value chain. Key sectors served include Maritime, Oil & Gas, Offshore facilities, Pipelines, and new Cleaner Energy industries especially those with major loss potential. www.dnv.com

PROCESS SAFETY
Although BSCAT provides advantages for the analysis of all types of incidents, it is particularly suited for incidents related to process safety. Compared to personal safety incidents, these type of incidents are significantly more complex. BSCAT helps to see the forest through the trees.

Copyright IP Bank B.V. 2004-2011. BowTieXP is a registered trademark of IP Bank B.V. BSCAT (Barrier based Systemic Cause Analysis Technique) is property of Det Norske Veritas Ltd. and copyright 2011 Det Norske Veritas Ltd. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.