glossary-term: Hazard and Risk Analysis

  • September 6, 2025
    Bowtie Analysis combines elements of fault tree and event tree approaches to map both causes and consequences of a hazard.…
  • September 6, 2025
    Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a top-down, deductive method used to analyze the root causes of system failures. In functional…
  • May 6, 2025
    TMEL sets the acceptable frequency for a hazardous event. It links company risk targets to SIL determination.
  • May 6, 2025
    This method combines numbers and categories—like likelihood rankings and consequence levels—to estimate risk and prioritize hazards.
  • May 5, 2025
    A Risk Matrix maps severity and likelihood of events on a grid to support SIL selection or risk decisions.
  • May 5, 2025
    QRA assigns numerical values to risk. It models event frequencies and consequences to guide safety design.
  • May 5, 2025
    PHA is the U.S. term for structured hazard reviews like HAZOP. In IEC terms, this falls under Hazard and Risk…
  • May 5, 2025
    The PEAR Model evaluates risk across four impact categories—used in prioritizing hazards and assigning SILs.
  • May 5, 2025
    A Major Accident causes serious harm to people, environment, or property and often triggers regulatory reporting.
  • May 5, 2025
    An Initiating Event is the first failure or condition that could lead to a hazardous situation—such as valve failure or…