R4Risk Webinars
Beyond the PHA – Major Hazard Management for BESS Using Bowtie Analysis
Beyond the PHA: Bowtie Analysis for BESS
Bowtie Analysis for Battery Energy Storage Systems
How can bowtie analysis help us move beyond the Preliminary Hazard Analysis when managing Battery Energy Storage System risks?
Presented by Michela Leedow at the Hazards Australasia Process Safety Conference 2026, held on 28–30 September at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. This presentation explores the application of bowtie analysis to BESS facilities. It examines thermal runaway hazards, preventative and mitigative controls, Battery Management System performance, and the safety management arrangements needed to keep critical controls effective throughout operation.