Our Bowtie Game has a simple goal: to improve awareness of barrier risk management and the understanding of bowties across a broad range of personnel. It’s based on a straightforward Loss of Containment scenario—bulk storage of liquids—demonstrating how bowties integrate with the broader operation of a business. Players learn to balance production objectives with safety considerations, including decisions on where to invest resources or how sales targets can impact risk management.

This practical approach helps illustrate the consequences of reducing maintenance funding or focusing too heavily on production goals. By simulating real-world trade-offs, the game ensures that everyone from frontline staff to senior managers can grasp the basics of Barrier Risk Management. It highlights the importance of maintaining critical barriers—both prevention and mitigation—and underscores the broader business impacts of risk-based decisions. For more information or to inquire about customization, don’t hesitate to contact us.