Definition(s)
Procedures
A document that specifies or describes how an activity is to be performed on a piping system, often a step-by-step description (e.g. temporary repair procedure, external inspection procedure, hot tap procedure, NDE procedure, etc).
- NOTE: A procedure may include methods to be employed, equipment or materials to be used, qualifications of personnel involved, and sequence of work.
Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Procedures
A document that specifies or describes how an activity is to be performed. It may include methods to be employed, equipment or materials to be used, qualifications of personnel involved and sequence of work.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration Downstream Segment, Ninth Edition, June 2006. Global Standards
Procedures
Organization’s documented method for performing an activity under controlled conditions to achieve conformity to specified requirements.
- NOTE: This definition was previously identified as a “control feature” in earlier editions of this specification.
Source: API SPEC Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Ninth Edition, June 2013 (Errata 2, March 2014). Global Standards
Procedure
A documented sequential description of the requirements to successfully accomplish a designated task or activity.
Source: IOGP Report No. 510, Operating Management System Framework for controlling risk and delivering high performance in the oil and gas industry, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, June 2014. Global Standards
Procedure
Procedure as mentioned in the first subsection, means a specified way of conducting an activity or a process, cf. Chapter 3.4.5 of NS-EN ISO 9000.
Source: Guidelines Regarding the Activities Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Procedure
Procedure as mentioned in the first subsection means a specified way of conducting an activity or a process.
Source: Guidelines Regarding the Technical and Operational Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Procedure
Procedure, as mentioned, means a specified way of conducting an activity or a process.
Source: Guidance Notes on Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (India), 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Procedure
Series of steps to be carried out in a logical order for a defined operation or in a given situation.
Source: ISO 17776:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Guidelines on tools and techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment. Global Standards
Procedure
A documented series of steps to be carried out in a logical order for a defined operation or in a given situation.
Source: OGP Report No. 6.36/210, Guidelines for the Development and Application of Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, July 1994. Global Standards