This presentation will explore the challenges and lessons learned from degraded safety barriers, emphasizing how to reinforce these systems to maintain safety in high-risk operations. Implementing and maintaining safety barriers is a critical component of risk management in high-risk industries, but the threat of degradation is ever-present. By understanding the causes of barrier failures and applying lessons from past incidents, organizations can strengthen their safety systems, reduce the likelihood of accidents, and protect both personnel and assets. This presentation will provide practical insights and actionable strategies for safety professionals to ensure the resilience and reliability of safety barriers in their operations.”