The Value of TripodMost incident analyses stop once the direct cause of the incident is identified. Tripod takes it a step further by examining all the factors that contributed to the failure of barriers. By looking beyond the immediate cause and identifying latent errors, a company can make structural changes to prevent not only the same incident but also a range of similar incidents in the future.
Most incident analyses stop once the direct cause of the incident is identified. Tripod takes it a step further by examining all the factors that contributed to the failure of barriers. By looking beyond the immediate cause and identifying latent errors, a company can make structural changes to prevent not only the same incident but also a range of similar incidents in the future.
The Tripod method can also be applied to near misses. This helps uncover the true underlying causes of near misses, and you may be surprised by what the actual cause turns out to be.
The TR2 web application is a practical tool that allows users to create Tripod trees and add failing or missing barriers. This visually displays the hazard-incident-consequence relationship. Each failing barrier is analyzed for direct causes, conditions, and latent errors. The resulting Tripod tree provides a clear visual representation of what happened, how it happened, and why it happened.
Since TR2 is a web application, you are not limited to a single computer with installed software. As long as you have access to a computer with internet and login credentials, you can use TR2 for incident analysis.
Additionally, the TR2 software can be used to create Bowtie risk assessments.
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Kuiper & Burger has years of experience conducting incident analyses using the Tripod method. Our specialists are ready to assist you in analyzing your incident. We also organize regular training sessions, and in-house training can be arranged upon request.
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