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| Criterion |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 45-90 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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