Overview
In BowTiePro, threats and consequences define how a hazard can lead to an event and what outcomes may occur. You can quickly add multiple threats or consequences along with controls using the Quick Add feature.
Accessing the Quick Add Screen
1. Open a Hazard
- Go to Hazards
- Click the 👁 (View) icon next to a hazard
- This opens the Hazard Overview screen
2. Click “Quick Add”
- On the Hazard Overview screen, click Quick Add. This opens the Add Multiple Items screen.
Adding Threats
By default, the Threats tab is selected.
3. Enter Threat Description
- In the Threat Description field, enter the cause of the top event
- Example: Equipment failure, Human error
4. Add Controls for the Threat
- In the Controls fields, enter one or more control measures
- Each row represents a separate control
5. Select Control Type
- Choose a type from the dropdown for each control
- Example: Preventive, Detection, Mitigation (based on system options)
6. Set Effectiveness
- Select the effectiveness level for each control from the dropdown. This defines how strong or reliable the control is
Adding Multiple Threats
- You can repeat the same steps for additional threat blocks on the screen
- This allows you to add multiple threats at once
Adding Consequences
7. Switch to “Consequences” Tab
- Click the Consequences tab at the top
8. Enter Consequence Description
- Add the outcome that may occur if the top event happens
- Example: Injury, Equipment damage, Environmental impact
9. Add Controls for Consequences
- Add recovery or mitigation controls in the Controls fields
- Select Control Type and Effectiveness for each
Saving the Entries
- After entering all threats or consequences. Click Save (or equivalent button). All items will be added to the hazard
The Quick Add feature allows you to efficiently create multiple threats and consequences along with their controls. This helps build a complete BowTie model quickly and accurately.