Tripod Beta Resources

Explore practical articles, guidance and insights on Tripod Beta, incident investigation, barrier thinking and organisational learning. These resources share lessons learned, common pitfalls and examples from operational practice. New content is added regularly to support continuous learning and development.

The Tripod Beta Road Map is a practical reference guide for trained Tripod practitioners. It contains definitions, examples, guidance and best practices that support the investigation and analysis of incidents. Designed as a day-to-day reference tool, it helps practitioners apply Tripod Beta consistently and effectively.

These free Tripod Beta templates provide a starting point for developing Tripod Beta analyses. Available in Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, they support the practical application of the methodology and allow you to work in your preferred format. All templates are available for download, free of charge.

The official Tripod Beta User Guide is published by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Stichting Tripod Foundation. It provides detailed guidance on the methodology, principles and application of Tripod Beta. Together with the Road Map, it forms a valuable resource for both learning and practical application.

Tripod Lite is a free incident investigation tool published by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Stichting Tripod Foundation. Based on the principles of Tripod Beta, it provides a practical and structured approach for investigating simpler incidents and near misses, helping organisations identify weak signals and strengthen everyday learning.

Create a free account to access practitioner resources, download publications and stay informed about new developments. Membership provides access to selected materials and future resources made available through Tripod Academy.