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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Barrier Analysis | ![]() Decision Making Decision Matrix | ![]() Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 45-90 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |
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