Poor operating integrity can increase risks by creating more and larger holes in barriers that prevent hazardous release events, such as failures to follow procedures, improper safety culture, and lack of competency. A bow tie risk assessment method diagrams barriers used to prevent incidents, detect problems, control events, and facilitate rescue and recovery if issues arise. Good operating integrity minimizes risks by reducing the number and size of holes through practices like process hazard analyses, strict procedures, management of change processes, and competency training.