The new Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case etc) Regulations 2015 place several new requirements on operators and owners of offshore installations in order to reduce accidents:
1) They must prepare a corporate major accident prevention policy and safety and environmental management system to control risks and limit environmental damage.
2) They are required to establish independent verification and well examination schemes to ensure safety-critical equipment remains suitable.
3) Safety cases for production and non-production installations must now demonstrate adequate management of environmental risks and include additional information on environmental protections.
This document summarizes Malaysian regulations on controlling major industrial accidents involving hazardous substances, known as the Occupational Safety and Health (Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards) Regulations 1996.
The regulations apply to industrial activities involving hazardous substances above threshold quantities. Manufacturers must identify if their activities qualify, notify authorities, and take steps to prevent and minimize accidents, including assessing hazards, training workers, and preparing emergency plans. Authorities may determine some installations require further safety measures and reporting. The regulations define key terms and set penalties for non-compliance.
This document outlines regulations related to occupational safety and health for controlling industrial major accident hazards in Malaysia. It defines key terms and sets requirements for:
1) Identifying industrial activities involving hazardous substances and notifying authorities, including requirements to update notifications when details change.
2) Non-major hazard installations to demonstrate safe operation by providing information on hazards and safety measures to authorities.
3) Major hazard installations to register competent persons to prepare reports on industrial activities and hazards, develop on-site and off-site emergency plans, and notify authorities of any major accidents.
The document provides an agenda for a seminar on legal provisions and implementation to prevent major accidents involving hazardous materials (MAH) in India and a comparison with the Seveso II directives. The agenda is divided into three parts: background and definitions of MAH regulations; general and specific obligations and control systems for MAH prevention; and MAH information systems, reporting obligations, and administrative coordination. Key aspects that will be discussed include India's MAH regulations, major accident prevention policies, safety management systems, safety reporting requirements, and gaps in regulations and their implementation in India.
The document summarizes key regulations that govern the petroleum industry in India to promote safety and environmental protection. Several statutory agencies frame rules on issues like import/transport/storage of petroleum, construction of tanks, and safety of workers. Major acts discussed are the Petroleum Act 1934, Explosives Act 1884, Factories Act 1948, and various environmental legislations. The responsibilities of industries include obtaining consents, complying with emission/effluent standards, and ensuring safety of operations.
The document outlines rules for the manufacture, storage, and import of hazardous chemicals in India from 1989, amended in 1994 and 2000. It establishes procedures and safeguards for handling hazardous chemicals. Key points include requiring notification of major accidents, site registration, safety reporting, onsite emergency plans, data sharing for offsite plans, and rules for chemical imports. Schedules list hazardous chemicals and criteria and authorities' roles for monitoring implementation. The rules aim to manage chemical emergencies by industry and authorities.
The document discusses reviewing safety management systems for mines and petroleum sites. It notes that operators must review their SMS within 12 months of starting operations and every 3 years after. Additionally, if a risk control measure is revised, the SMS must be reviewed and revised accordingly. The review should consider audit results, incident reports, hazard identification, and regulatory changes. Information like these can help inform the SMS review process. The review aims to improve safety performance and prioritize higher risk issues through developing an action plan with tracked progress.
This document provides information about learning from mining disasters, including case studies on specific incidents. It discusses Professor Michael Quinlan's 10 pathways to death and disaster, which include flaws in design, risk assessment, management systems, and regulatory oversight. Two case studies from Australia are examined in depth: the Albury Quarry dangerous blasting incident and the Maules Creek Mine incident. Both cases involved failures in design, risk assessment, management systems, and communication. The document also outlines responsibilities for safety of mine operators, quarry managers, contractors, and workers under Australian law. It stresses the importance of learning lessons from past incidents to strengthen safety practices and prevent future disasters.
This document outlines the various methods used by the NSW Resources Regulator to communicate safety information to the mining industry. It discusses communication channels like inspections, safety alerts, bulletins, investigation reports, weekly incident summaries, notices, YouTube videos, and a regulator portal. It encourages mining site representatives to review these communications, ensure any recommendations are considered and implemented, and share applicable information with contractors and workers. Effective communication of safety information is important for compliance with work health and safety laws.
This document summarizes Malaysian regulations on controlling major industrial accidents involving hazardous substances, known as the Occupational Safety and Health (Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards) Regulations 1996.
The regulations apply to industrial activities involving hazardous substances above threshold quantities. Manufacturers must identify if their activities qualify, notify authorities, and take steps to prevent and minimize accidents, including assessing hazards, training workers, and preparing emergency plans. Authorities may determine some installations require further safety measures and reporting. The regulations define key terms and set penalties for non-compliance.
This document outlines regulations related to occupational safety and health for controlling industrial major accident hazards in Malaysia. It defines key terms and sets requirements for:
1) Identifying industrial activities involving hazardous substances and notifying authorities, including requirements to update notifications when details change.
2) Non-major hazard installations to demonstrate safe operation by providing information on hazards and safety measures to authorities.
3) Major hazard installations to register competent persons to prepare reports on industrial activities and hazards, develop on-site and off-site emergency plans, and notify authorities of any major accidents.
The document provides an agenda for a seminar on legal provisions and implementation to prevent major accidents involving hazardous materials (MAH) in India and a comparison with the Seveso II directives. The agenda is divided into three parts: background and definitions of MAH regulations; general and specific obligations and control systems for MAH prevention; and MAH information systems, reporting obligations, and administrative coordination. Key aspects that will be discussed include India's MAH regulations, major accident prevention policies, safety management systems, safety reporting requirements, and gaps in regulations and their implementation in India.
The document summarizes key regulations that govern the petroleum industry in India to promote safety and environmental protection. Several statutory agencies frame rules on issues like import/transport/storage of petroleum, construction of tanks, and safety of workers. Major acts discussed are the Petroleum Act 1934, Explosives Act 1884, Factories Act 1948, and various environmental legislations. The responsibilities of industries include obtaining consents, complying with emission/effluent standards, and ensuring safety of operations.
The document outlines rules for the manufacture, storage, and import of hazardous chemicals in India from 1989, amended in 1994 and 2000. It establishes procedures and safeguards for handling hazardous chemicals. Key points include requiring notification of major accidents, site registration, safety reporting, onsite emergency plans, data sharing for offsite plans, and rules for chemical imports. Schedules list hazardous chemicals and criteria and authorities' roles for monitoring implementation. The rules aim to manage chemical emergencies by industry and authorities.
The document discusses reviewing safety management systems for mines and petroleum sites. It notes that operators must review their SMS within 12 months of starting operations and every 3 years after. Additionally, if a risk control measure is revised, the SMS must be reviewed and revised accordingly. The review should consider audit results, incident reports, hazard identification, and regulatory changes. Information like these can help inform the SMS review process. The review aims to improve safety performance and prioritize higher risk issues through developing an action plan with tracked progress.
This document provides information about learning from mining disasters, including case studies on specific incidents. It discusses Professor Michael Quinlan's 10 pathways to death and disaster, which include flaws in design, risk assessment, management systems, and regulatory oversight. Two case studies from Australia are examined in depth: the Albury Quarry dangerous blasting incident and the Maules Creek Mine incident. Both cases involved failures in design, risk assessment, management systems, and communication. The document also outlines responsibilities for safety of mine operators, quarry managers, contractors, and workers under Australian law. It stresses the importance of learning lessons from past incidents to strengthen safety practices and prevent future disasters.
This document outlines the various methods used by the NSW Resources Regulator to communicate safety information to the mining industry. It discusses communication channels like inspections, safety alerts, bulletins, investigation reports, weekly incident summaries, notices, YouTube videos, and a regulator portal. It encourages mining site representatives to review these communications, ensure any recommendations are considered and implemented, and share applicable information with contractors and workers. Effective communication of safety information is important for compliance with work health and safety laws.
This document establishes an Operational Safety Regimen for drilling and production facilities of oil and natural gas in Brazil. It defines responsibilities of concessionaires and the national petroleum agency (ANP) to guarantee operational safety. Concessionaires must implement an Operational Safety Management System and submit documentation to ANP for review. The attached Technical Regulation approves management practices covering leadership, installations, technology, and operations to ensure adequate safety systems are in place.
1) The document describes the job description for a Security Manager position at Pak-Arab Refinery Limited, an oil refining company based in Pakistan.
2) The Security Manager is responsible for ensuring effective security control across PARCO's assets through risk analysis, policy implementation, and overseeing security operations.
3) Key duties include coordinating security activities with management at PARCO sites, liaising with law enforcement, developing security budgets and training programs, and advising on insurance and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Managing Director of PARCO.
This document discusses vehicle interaction safety in the mining industry. It presents on EMESRT, an industry body focused on reducing safety risks from mining equipment. EMESRT has over 130 member organizations, including major mining companies and original equipment manufacturers. The presentation focuses on improving vehicle interaction controls, from basic level 1-6 operator controls to more advanced level 7-9 automated controls. It finds that both improving traditional controls and developing new automated technologies are needed to enhance safety. EMESRT is working with standards groups and members on initiatives like developing communication protocols to better integrate aftermarket safety systems into equipment.
This document is the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 of Malaysia. It contains 11 parts that cover various aspects of petroleum transportation, storage, and utilization safety. The act establishes regulations for transporting petroleum by road, railway, water, pipelines and prohibits its transport by air. It requires licenses for petroleum storage and handling. The Minister is authorized to make regulations on safety measures and appoint inspectors to enforce the act. Offenses and penalties are outlined for non-compliance.
The document discusses the legal basis for radiation protection in industrial practices in Bangladesh. It outlines the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Act of 2012 and the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control Rules of 1997 which require licenses from the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority for certain radiation practices. It describes the licensing procedure and emphasizes developing a safety culture, controlling occupational exposure, and enforcing regulations to ensure radiation risks are kept within acceptable limits.
This document provides guidelines for ensuring the safe design, operation and maintenance of fluid power systems used in mines. It outlines key safety legislation requirements and focuses on risk management practices such as hazard identification, risk assessment and implementing control measures. Guidelines are provided for the design, documentation and lifecycle management of fluid power systems through the maintenance of a plant safety file. Historical incident data on common injury types from fluid escapes is also presented to aid in risk assessments. The document is intended as industry guidance and not a compliance standard.
This document is an Act that provides for the control of factories with respect to safety, health and welfare of employees. It defines key terms related to factories and machinery. It defines a "factory" as premises where manual labor is employed for manufacturing or industrial processes. It also lists additional premises that are considered factories, such as shipyards, bottling plants, and laundries operated by other businesses. The Act establishes positions like the Chief Inspector to oversee inspections of factories and machinery. It provides definitions for various types of machinery and equipment regulated by the Act.
Achieving Effective Offshore Safety Regulations in NigeriaDonald Ibebuike
This document discusses achieving effective offshore safety regulation in Nigeria. It outlines Nigeria's existing offshore health and safety regulatory framework and regulators, which include outdated regulations from 1963 that do not address modern offshore operations. It notes that combining economic regulation of the oil industry with enforcement of health and safety standards can lead to conflicts of interest. The document advocates establishing an independent regulatory body for offshore health and safety in Nigeria, in line with international best practices. It also describes two approaches to health and safety regulation: command-and-control and goal-setting approaches.
The document discusses the health and safety regulations for fracking in the UK. It states that the overriding objective of regulations is to ensure public safety for those near fracking activities as well as for workers. It outlines that before fracking can commence, operators must obtain licenses, negotiate land access, submit well plans to the HSE, and submit fracturing plans to DECC. Regular reporting to the HSE is also required during the operational phase to ensure well integrity is maintained. The document emphasizes that fracking can proceed safely if operations are carried out according to regulations with help from specialized legal advisors.
The document discusses occupational safety and health legislation and regulations in Malaysia. It begins by outlining several key acts related to occupational safety. It then focuses on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1994, which was introduced to expand coverage beyond just the manufacturing sector and address limitations of previous legislation. The act covers all economic sectors and sets duties for employers, employees, designers, and safety committees. It aims to promote a safe work environment through a tripartite approach between government, employers, and employees.
This document summarizes 15 key laws and regulations applicable to composite textile units in India, including:
1) The Water and Air Pollution Acts, which regulate wastewater and air emissions.
2) The Environment Protection Act, covering environmental accidents and audits.
3) Hazardous waste management rules.
4) Manufacturing and storage of hazardous chemicals rules.
5) Noise pollution control rules.
6) The Factories Act, covering workplace health and safety.
7) Motor vehicle transportation of hazardous goods rules.
8) Other regulations addressing electricity, boilers, workmen's compensation, and more.
Australian elevator association hand bookLutfi Ismail
This document summarizes the key points from the Australian Elevator Association Owners Handbook:
- It provides guidance on risk management plans, responsibilities of different parties, and safety practices for operating, maintaining, and working on elevators, escalators and moving walks.
- A risk management plan is required for each installed vertical transport system and must include a current hazard analysis, safety management over the life of the system, and budgeting for future maintenance and upgrades.
- Those in control of the systems, such as owners and service providers, have responsibilities to ensure safety for users and workers, including maintaining registration, inspection and servicing of the equipment.
- Safety procedures are outlined for installation, alteration
Co p avoiding_danger_from_underground_services_Mirela M
This document provides a code of practice for avoiding danger from underground services. It outlines roles and responsibilities during excavation work to minimize risks from damaging underground electricity cables, gas pipes, water pipes, sewers and telecommunications cables. Key points include:
- Clients must provide relevant information on underground services and appoint competent supervisors.
- Designers and contractors must locate underground services before excavation using plans and cable-locating devices.
- During excavation, safe digging practices like hand digging near located services and protecting exposed services must be followed.
- All damage to services must be reported immediately to the relevant utility/service provider. Training and instruction on safe excavation practices is also required.
Bat guidance note on best available techniques for pharmaceuticalStephen Ndiboi
This document provides guidance on best available techniques (BAT) for the manufacture of organic chemicals. It describes the processes, environmental risks, and control techniques for the sector. The organic chemical manufacturing process involves basic organic intermediates being prepared through chemical reactions and physical operations from aromatic raw materials. Key unit processes include oxidation, halogenation, alkylation, esterification, and polymerization. Emissions from the sector can pollute air, water and soil if not properly controlled. The guidance outlines prevention and abatement techniques that represent BAT for minimizing environmental impacts.
This document provides an introduction to best available techniques (BAT) for reducing emissions from oil refineries. It discusses the concept of BAT and CONCAWE's view that the level of emission reduction should be based on environmental quality objectives and risk assessments, not just technical ability. The document also notes that BAT determinations should consider costs and ensure resources are targeted for optimal environmental protection. It then provides an overview of cross-media impacts, cost considerations, and refinery types and processes to provide context for the subsequent sections on air, water, waste, soil and groundwater emissions.
Petronas health, safety and environment guidelines (HSE)Easwaran Kanason
This document outlines PETRONAS' procedures and guidelines for managing health, safety, and environment (HSE) in upstream petroleum operations. It requires contractors to have a documented health, safety, and environment management system (HSEMS) that meets PETRONAS' requirements. The HSEMS must be integrated into all phases of exploration and production and address elements like leadership commitment, risk management, emergency planning, performance monitoring, and regular reviews. The document also details PETRONAS' inspection and audit rights and contractors' obligations around incident reporting and key performance indicators.
A handbook for safety and health in small scaleIDHAMUKI
This document provides guidelines for occupational safety and health in small-scale surface mines. It discusses hazards in the working environment such as dust, fumes, noise, and vibration and recommends controls to minimize risks like using water suppression, dust masks, and hearing protection. The guidelines state that dust should be controlled during drilling, loading, and crushing using wet methods and water sprays, and that diesel exhaust and machinery noise can be harmful if unprotected.
The HSE plan summarizes Energean Oil & Gas's health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures for its offshore operations. It outlines the company's safety management system, including responsibilities, regulations, training, emergency response drills, and more. The overarching goals are to protect personnel and the environment, ensure safety has priority, and achieve zero injuries. All personnel, including contractors, must follow the procedures in the plan.
This document provides guidance on corrosion management systems for offshore oil and gas processing facilities. It aims to capture industry best practices. Effective corrosion management can reduce leaks, increase plant availability, and reduce costs from unplanned maintenance. The document outlines a general corrosion management framework that includes establishing a policy, organizing roles and responsibilities, planning inspections and corrective actions, monitoring performance, reviewing the system, and conducting audits. The goal is not to be prescriptive but to help operators develop systems that identify and manage corrosion risks to ensure the integrity and safe operation of offshore facilities.
The document outlines Romania's environmental legislation, including three liability schemes for operators responsible for environmental damage, exemptions from liability, integrated pollution prevention and control regulations, energy performance standards for buildings, energy efficiency requirements, contaminated site identification and remediation processes, and the roles of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, National Environmental Protection Authority, and National Environmental Guard in enforcing environmental regulations.
The document summarizes amendments made in 2020 to India's Emergency Response & Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) Regulations from 2010. Key changes include:
- Expanding the scope and definitions to include additional petroleum and gas facilities and transportation.
- Requiring entities to appoint a director responsible for compliance and board monitoring.
- Strengthening emergency planning, response, and reporting requirements including increased frequency of mock drills and clearer incident classifications and reporting timelines.
- Updating emergency response organization, notification procedures, and other technical specifications.
This document establishes an Operational Safety Regimen for drilling and production facilities of oil and natural gas in Brazil. It defines responsibilities of concessionaires and the national petroleum agency (ANP) to guarantee operational safety. Concessionaires must implement an Operational Safety Management System and submit documentation to ANP for review. The attached Technical Regulation approves management practices covering leadership, installations, technology, and operations to ensure adequate safety systems are in place.
1) The document describes the job description for a Security Manager position at Pak-Arab Refinery Limited, an oil refining company based in Pakistan.
2) The Security Manager is responsible for ensuring effective security control across PARCO's assets through risk analysis, policy implementation, and overseeing security operations.
3) Key duties include coordinating security activities with management at PARCO sites, liaising with law enforcement, developing security budgets and training programs, and advising on insurance and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Managing Director of PARCO.
This document discusses vehicle interaction safety in the mining industry. It presents on EMESRT, an industry body focused on reducing safety risks from mining equipment. EMESRT has over 130 member organizations, including major mining companies and original equipment manufacturers. The presentation focuses on improving vehicle interaction controls, from basic level 1-6 operator controls to more advanced level 7-9 automated controls. It finds that both improving traditional controls and developing new automated technologies are needed to enhance safety. EMESRT is working with standards groups and members on initiatives like developing communication protocols to better integrate aftermarket safety systems into equipment.
This document is the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 of Malaysia. It contains 11 parts that cover various aspects of petroleum transportation, storage, and utilization safety. The act establishes regulations for transporting petroleum by road, railway, water, pipelines and prohibits its transport by air. It requires licenses for petroleum storage and handling. The Minister is authorized to make regulations on safety measures and appoint inspectors to enforce the act. Offenses and penalties are outlined for non-compliance.
The document discusses the legal basis for radiation protection in industrial practices in Bangladesh. It outlines the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Act of 2012 and the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control Rules of 1997 which require licenses from the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority for certain radiation practices. It describes the licensing procedure and emphasizes developing a safety culture, controlling occupational exposure, and enforcing regulations to ensure radiation risks are kept within acceptable limits.
This document provides guidelines for ensuring the safe design, operation and maintenance of fluid power systems used in mines. It outlines key safety legislation requirements and focuses on risk management practices such as hazard identification, risk assessment and implementing control measures. Guidelines are provided for the design, documentation and lifecycle management of fluid power systems through the maintenance of a plant safety file. Historical incident data on common injury types from fluid escapes is also presented to aid in risk assessments. The document is intended as industry guidance and not a compliance standard.
This document is an Act that provides for the control of factories with respect to safety, health and welfare of employees. It defines key terms related to factories and machinery. It defines a "factory" as premises where manual labor is employed for manufacturing or industrial processes. It also lists additional premises that are considered factories, such as shipyards, bottling plants, and laundries operated by other businesses. The Act establishes positions like the Chief Inspector to oversee inspections of factories and machinery. It provides definitions for various types of machinery and equipment regulated by the Act.
Achieving Effective Offshore Safety Regulations in NigeriaDonald Ibebuike
This document discusses achieving effective offshore safety regulation in Nigeria. It outlines Nigeria's existing offshore health and safety regulatory framework and regulators, which include outdated regulations from 1963 that do not address modern offshore operations. It notes that combining economic regulation of the oil industry with enforcement of health and safety standards can lead to conflicts of interest. The document advocates establishing an independent regulatory body for offshore health and safety in Nigeria, in line with international best practices. It also describes two approaches to health and safety regulation: command-and-control and goal-setting approaches.
The document discusses the health and safety regulations for fracking in the UK. It states that the overriding objective of regulations is to ensure public safety for those near fracking activities as well as for workers. It outlines that before fracking can commence, operators must obtain licenses, negotiate land access, submit well plans to the HSE, and submit fracturing plans to DECC. Regular reporting to the HSE is also required during the operational phase to ensure well integrity is maintained. The document emphasizes that fracking can proceed safely if operations are carried out according to regulations with help from specialized legal advisors.
The document discusses occupational safety and health legislation and regulations in Malaysia. It begins by outlining several key acts related to occupational safety. It then focuses on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1994, which was introduced to expand coverage beyond just the manufacturing sector and address limitations of previous legislation. The act covers all economic sectors and sets duties for employers, employees, designers, and safety committees. It aims to promote a safe work environment through a tripartite approach between government, employers, and employees.
This document summarizes 15 key laws and regulations applicable to composite textile units in India, including:
1) The Water and Air Pollution Acts, which regulate wastewater and air emissions.
2) The Environment Protection Act, covering environmental accidents and audits.
3) Hazardous waste management rules.
4) Manufacturing and storage of hazardous chemicals rules.
5) Noise pollution control rules.
6) The Factories Act, covering workplace health and safety.
7) Motor vehicle transportation of hazardous goods rules.
8) Other regulations addressing electricity, boilers, workmen's compensation, and more.
Australian elevator association hand bookLutfi Ismail
This document summarizes the key points from the Australian Elevator Association Owners Handbook:
- It provides guidance on risk management plans, responsibilities of different parties, and safety practices for operating, maintaining, and working on elevators, escalators and moving walks.
- A risk management plan is required for each installed vertical transport system and must include a current hazard analysis, safety management over the life of the system, and budgeting for future maintenance and upgrades.
- Those in control of the systems, such as owners and service providers, have responsibilities to ensure safety for users and workers, including maintaining registration, inspection and servicing of the equipment.
- Safety procedures are outlined for installation, alteration
Co p avoiding_danger_from_underground_services_Mirela M
This document provides a code of practice for avoiding danger from underground services. It outlines roles and responsibilities during excavation work to minimize risks from damaging underground electricity cables, gas pipes, water pipes, sewers and telecommunications cables. Key points include:
- Clients must provide relevant information on underground services and appoint competent supervisors.
- Designers and contractors must locate underground services before excavation using plans and cable-locating devices.
- During excavation, safe digging practices like hand digging near located services and protecting exposed services must be followed.
- All damage to services must be reported immediately to the relevant utility/service provider. Training and instruction on safe excavation practices is also required.
Bat guidance note on best available techniques for pharmaceuticalStephen Ndiboi
This document provides guidance on best available techniques (BAT) for the manufacture of organic chemicals. It describes the processes, environmental risks, and control techniques for the sector. The organic chemical manufacturing process involves basic organic intermediates being prepared through chemical reactions and physical operations from aromatic raw materials. Key unit processes include oxidation, halogenation, alkylation, esterification, and polymerization. Emissions from the sector can pollute air, water and soil if not properly controlled. The guidance outlines prevention and abatement techniques that represent BAT for minimizing environmental impacts.
This document provides an introduction to best available techniques (BAT) for reducing emissions from oil refineries. It discusses the concept of BAT and CONCAWE's view that the level of emission reduction should be based on environmental quality objectives and risk assessments, not just technical ability. The document also notes that BAT determinations should consider costs and ensure resources are targeted for optimal environmental protection. It then provides an overview of cross-media impacts, cost considerations, and refinery types and processes to provide context for the subsequent sections on air, water, waste, soil and groundwater emissions.
Petronas health, safety and environment guidelines (HSE)Easwaran Kanason
This document outlines PETRONAS' procedures and guidelines for managing health, safety, and environment (HSE) in upstream petroleum operations. It requires contractors to have a documented health, safety, and environment management system (HSEMS) that meets PETRONAS' requirements. The HSEMS must be integrated into all phases of exploration and production and address elements like leadership commitment, risk management, emergency planning, performance monitoring, and regular reviews. The document also details PETRONAS' inspection and audit rights and contractors' obligations around incident reporting and key performance indicators.
A handbook for safety and health in small scaleIDHAMUKI
This document provides guidelines for occupational safety and health in small-scale surface mines. It discusses hazards in the working environment such as dust, fumes, noise, and vibration and recommends controls to minimize risks like using water suppression, dust masks, and hearing protection. The guidelines state that dust should be controlled during drilling, loading, and crushing using wet methods and water sprays, and that diesel exhaust and machinery noise can be harmful if unprotected.
The HSE plan summarizes Energean Oil & Gas's health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures for its offshore operations. It outlines the company's safety management system, including responsibilities, regulations, training, emergency response drills, and more. The overarching goals are to protect personnel and the environment, ensure safety has priority, and achieve zero injuries. All personnel, including contractors, must follow the procedures in the plan.
This document provides guidance on corrosion management systems for offshore oil and gas processing facilities. It aims to capture industry best practices. Effective corrosion management can reduce leaks, increase plant availability, and reduce costs from unplanned maintenance. The document outlines a general corrosion management framework that includes establishing a policy, organizing roles and responsibilities, planning inspections and corrective actions, monitoring performance, reviewing the system, and conducting audits. The goal is not to be prescriptive but to help operators develop systems that identify and manage corrosion risks to ensure the integrity and safe operation of offshore facilities.
The document outlines Romania's environmental legislation, including three liability schemes for operators responsible for environmental damage, exemptions from liability, integrated pollution prevention and control regulations, energy performance standards for buildings, energy efficiency requirements, contaminated site identification and remediation processes, and the roles of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, National Environmental Protection Authority, and National Environmental Guard in enforcing environmental regulations.
The document summarizes amendments made in 2020 to India's Emergency Response & Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) Regulations from 2010. Key changes include:
- Expanding the scope and definitions to include additional petroleum and gas facilities and transportation.
- Requiring entities to appoint a director responsible for compliance and board monitoring.
- Strengthening emergency planning, response, and reporting requirements including increased frequency of mock drills and clearer incident classifications and reporting timelines.
- Updating emergency response organization, notification procedures, and other technical specifications.
The document traces the evolution of maintenance practices and regulations in coal mines from 1912 to the present. Early regulations focused on basic safety inspections and testing of equipment. Over time, expectations grew for maintenance to improve availability, reliability and prevent failures. Major industrial accidents in the 1970s-80s increased pressure on maintenance. Modern regulations now require risk-based mechanical engineering control plans and adherence to lifecycle asset management standards like ISO 55000. The changing regulations reflect an evolution from reactive to proactive maintenance approaches aimed at continuous improvement of safety and asset performance.
The Seveso III Directive lays out rules to prevent major industrial accidents involving dangerous substances and limit their consequences. The COMAH Regulations 2015 implement Seveso III in the UK. Key changes in COMAH 2015 include classifying sites based on CLP instead of previous schemes, requiring basic site information to be publicly available electronically, and increased cooperation between COMAH and non-COMAH sites. The anaerobic digestion industry could potentially be impacted if biogas or digestate meet Seveso III classifications as dangerous substances, in which case sites would need to comply with COMAH duties like control measures and emergency response plans.
The document provides guidance on the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR), which aim to prevent serious injury from stored energy in pressure systems. It covers key definitions in the regulations, such as pressure system, examination, competent person, and relevant fluid. The guidance applies to users, owners, designers, manufacturers and others involved with pressure systems used at work.
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This document discusses the development of a transport emergency response plan for the cement manufacturing industry. It outlines key components of an effective response plan, including responders with relevant knowledge and training, assessment of risks from transport vehicles, and written procedures for responding to emergencies. Guidelines are provided for safely towing or lifting vehicles, including checking vehicle weights and dimensions, using recovery straps rated higher than vehicle weights, and clearing the area before pulling. The document aims to help responders effectively address transport emergencies through organized planning and procedures.
Petrolog Limited has clearly defined policies, procedures, and documentation to support its safety management system. This includes a health, safety, environment, and quality policy with objectives and procedures. Management is committed to safety and environmental excellence and strives to continually improve performance. Safety and environmental performance is monitored through key performance indicators and targets are discussed at management meetings onboard and ashore.
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Environment analysis: What will be the impact of the Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety
Directive) (Safety Case etc) Regulations 2015? Helen Mitcheson, environmental consultant at
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, considers the new requirements placed upon operators and owners
in a bid to reduce the number of accidents caused by offshore works.
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Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case etc) Regulations 2015
EU laws on the safety of offshore oil and gas operations are transposed into the domestic law of Great
Britain from 19 July 2015. Enforcement provisions are included for reporting requirements and existing
legislation on offshore installations and pipelines is consolidated.
What is the background to the Regulations?
On 28 June 2013, the European Council published Directive 2013/30/EU on the safety of offshore oil and
gas operations (the Directive). The objective of the Directive is to reduce, as far as possible, the occurrence
of major accidents related to offshore oil and gas operations and to limit their consequences. The UK must
fully implement the requirements of the Directive by 19 July 2015.
To maintain existing procedures and keep administrative burdens to a minimum, the majority of the
Directive's requirements have been transposed into the new Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety
Directive) (Safety Case etc) Regulations 2015, SI 2015/398 (SCR 2015). SCR 2015 replace, in relation to
British external waters, the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, SI 2005/3117 to provide
for the preparation of safety cases for offshore installations and the notification of specified activities to the
competent authority.
SCR 2015, together with the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015, SI
2015/385 and the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention)
(Amendment) Regulations 2015, SI 2015/386 implement the Directive in relation to British external waters,
which are comprised of the territorial sea adjacent to Great Britain and any area designated by order under
the Continental Shelf Act 1964, s 1(7).
For the purposes of SCR 2015, the competent authority refers to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and
the Secretary of State acting jointly.
What are the key new requirements for owners and operators of offshore
installations?
SCR 2015 places new requirements upon the operator/owner, including:
Corporate major accident prevention policy
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Under SCR 2015, reg 7, Schs 1, 2, the duty holder (defined as the operator in relation to a production
installation or the owner in relation to a non-production installation) must prepare, in writing, a corporate
major accident prevention policy (CMAPP). The CMAPP must establish the overall aims and arrangements
for controlling the risk of a major accident and how those aims are to be achieved. The arrangements are to
be put into effect by the duty holder. The CMAPP must cover the duty holder's installations in British external
waters and outside of the EU.
The definition of a 'major accident' has been extended to cover any major environmental incident resulting
from a major accident, where a major environmental incident is defined as an incident which results, or is
likely to result, in significant adverse effects on the environment in accordance with Directive 2004/35/EC.
A duty holder must implement the CMAPP throughout its offshore oil and gas operations and set up
appropriate monitoring arrangements to assure effectiveness of the policy.
Safety and environmental management system (SEMS)
Under SCR 2015, reg 8, Schs 2, 3, the duty holder must prepare a document that outlines the SEMS in
place. The SEMS must be used to implement the CMAPP and include information on the:
o organisational structure and responsibilities
o identification and evaluation of major hazards, their likelihoods and potential consequences
o integration of environmental impact into major accident risk assessments in the safety case
o control of major hazards during normal operations
o emergency planning and response
o limitation of damage to the environment
o management of change
o monitoring, audit and review arrangements
o integration of the SEMS with the overall management system
Establishment of verification and well examination schemes
Under SCR 2015, regs 11, 12, 14, Sch 4, Pt 2, owners/operators are required to have in place an
independent verification scheme to provide assurance that safety-critical elements of the installation's plant
and equipment are suitable for their intended purpose. Under SCR 2015, the duty holder must establish a
'verification scheme' for ensuring that the safety, as well as the environmental-critical elements, including
specified plant, are suitable and remain in good repair and condition. In addition, the verification scheme
must now contain arrangements to manage the flow of information between the duty holder and the
independent verifier and ensure the verifier is given sufficient authority to carry out their functions.
The well operator must establish a well examination scheme for ensuring the well is designed, constructed
and maintained so there can be no unplanned escape of fluids from the well. It must also establish that the
risks to health and safety of persons from the well, or anything in it, are as low as reasonably practicable.
Effective communication of information between the well operator and the well examiner must be in place,
and the well operator must take all appropriate action following the report by the well examiner. The well
operator must ensure the well examination scheme is reviewed and revised as often as may be appropriate,
until the well is abandoned.
Safety cases for production and non-production installations and for dismantling a fixed installation
SCR 2015 defines a safety case as a document prepared by the duty holder demonstrating that:
o the duty holder's management system is adequate to ensure compliance with relevant statutory
provisions and that the management of arrangements with contractors and subcontractors is
satisfactory
o the duty holder has established adequate arrangements for audit and for the making of reports
of the audit
o all hazards with the potential to cause a major accident have been identified
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o all major accident risks have been evaluated, their likelihood and consequences assessed,
including any environmental, meteorological and seabed limitations on safe operations, and
that suitable measures, including the selection and deployment of associated safety and
environmental-critical elements have been, or will be, taken to control those risks to ensure the
relevant statutory provisions will be complied with
o in the case of a non-production installation, all the major hazards have been identified for all
operations the installation is capable of performing (SI 2015/398, reg 16(1))
The safety case (for the purposes of SCR 2015, regs 16, 17, 18, 20 Schs 6, 7, 8) must include:
o a copy of the CMAPP
o a description of the SEMS
o a description of the verification scheme
o identification of all hazards with the potential to cause a major accident
o evaluation of all major accident risks and assessment of the likelihood and consequences of
each--this should include any environmental, meteorological and seabed limitations on safe
operations
o measures taken to control all the risks and prevent major accidents resulting in damage to the
environment, persons or the installation
o a description of how the duty holder has ensured, or will ensure, compliance with the Offshore
Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995,
SI 1995/743
o arrangements for the maintenance of control systems to prevent damage to the installation and
the environment in the event that all personnel are evacuated
o description of internal emergency response arrangements
o summary of arrangements in place for coordinating the management systems of all duty
holders involved in a combined operation
The owner of a non-production installation must send the safety case to the competent authority at least
three months before the movement of the installation to British external waters. The operator of a production
installation must send the safety case to the competent authority at least six months prior to commencing
operation in external waters. Where a non-production installation is to be converted to enable it to be
operated as a production installation, the owner must submit a safety case at least three months before
commencing the operation and also a design notification prior to the completion of the design of the
proposed conversion to the competent authority (SCR 2015, reg 19).
The operator of a fixed installation must ensure it is not dismantled unless the operator has prepared
revisions to the current safety case, and sent this to the competent authority at least three months prior to
commencement of dismantling activities.
A duty holder must review their safety case after five years, at suitable intervals following the first review, and
if directed to do so by the competent authority (SCR 2015, reg 23).
Design and relocation notification for production installation
Under SCR 2015, regs 15, 19, Sch 5, operators/owners of installations are required to submit a design
notification in the case of a planned production installation. In addition, where an existing production
installation is to be moved, the operator must submit a relocation notification. The key change under
Directive 2013/30/EU is that design and relocation notifications must now include reference to environmental
information, in addition to safety information. They will need to describe the design concept in relation to
major hazard scenarios for both the environment and safety.
The design or relocation notification must be completed before the submission of the field development plan
to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), as this will enable the operator to take account in
the design and safety case of any matters raised by the competent authority within three months of that time.
Notification of well operations
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Under the current UK regime, operators are required to submit a well notification to provide the competent
authority with information relating to the planned well operations, including particulars of the well, a
description of the well operations and both the proposed and current programme of work, including
environmental information. Under SCR 2015, reg 21(6), there is a new requirement for the duty holder to
include a report on the findings of the well examiner in a well notification, with a description of any action
taken in relation to the findings. The well notification must be sent to the competent authority at least 21 days
prior to commencing the operation.
Notification of combined operations
SCR 2015 sets forth new requirements for inclusion of environmental information in the combined operations
notifications submitted under the current regime. The notification must include reference to a bridging
document authorised by all parties of how the management systems for the installations involved in the
combined operation will be coordinated, so as to reduce the risks from a major accident. The notification
must be sent to the competent authority at least 21 days prior to operations commencing.
Reporting a major accident
In addition to the reporting requirements under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous
Occurrences Regulations 2013, SI 2013/1471 and in accordance with SCR 2015, reg 33, the duty holder
must notify the competent authority, without delay, of a major accident or a situation where there is an
immediate risk of a major accident. The notification must describe the circumstances, including, where
possible, the origin, the potential impacts on the environment and the potential major consequences. At
present, it is unclear what the term 'immediate risk of a major accident' will mean in practice. It is anticipated
the forthcoming guidance will provide further clarification.
Under SCR 2015, reg 34, the competent authority will now be able to request details on any major accidents
in which UK-registered companies or their subsidiaries have been involved outside the EU.
Operators/owners are also required to take suitable measures to reduce risk including, where necessary,
suspending operations where an activity carried out significantly increases the risk of a major accident and
reporting to the competent authority when such measures have been taken (SCR 2015, reg 29)
What implications will these have for the industry?
SCR 2015 was laid before Parliament on 23 March 2015 and will come into force on 19 July 2015. SCR
2015 will be accompanied by revised guidance that will be published 12 weeks before the regulations come
into force.
New installations will be required to comply with the new regulations immediately. Existing installations can
rely on the transitional provisions. For existing production installations undertaking well operations and
non-production installations, the updated safety case must be approved by 19 July 2016 or the date of the
next thorough review, whichever is earlier. For other existing and proposed production installations, the
updated safety case must be approved by 19 July 2018 or the date of the next thorough review, whichever is
earlier.
In practice, this means many installations may be required to submit a new safety case earlier than the
2016/18 deadlines. This could lead to many duty holders submitting their safety cases to the competent
authority within the next two years. It would be advisable for duty holders to check the status of their current
safety case and ensure adequate time is allowed for the competent authority review and commenting or
acceptance.
The second major impact from SCR 2015 will be the integration of environmental content into the safety
cases. SCR 2015 requires the inclusion of environmental assessment, management and emergency
response arrangements within the safety case. However, duplication of environmental information already
provided for assessment and acceptance under the Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, Environmental
Management System and Environmental Impact Assessment would introduce unnecessary administrative
burdens on the industry and regulators. It has been proposed in the impact assessment associated with SCR
2015 that, when appropriate, the safety case contains relevant short descriptions of the required
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environmental information with links to existing environmental documentation. Guidance will be provided in
relation to the relevant content of the environmental information and the descriptions required in the safety
case.
Helen Mitcheson is an environmental consultant at Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA), where she
specialises in environmental regulation. She has an LLM in Environmental Law from Newcastle University.
Interviewed by Jane Crinnion.
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