Competence

Competence

Definition(s)

Competence

Ability of an individual to perform a job properly through a combination of training, demonstrated skills, accumulated experience and personal attributes. Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries - Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

Competence

Competence means having a combination of training, knowledge and experience such that the person can do the job required in a safe and efficient manner. Source: Commercial Diving Projects Offshore, Diving at Work Regulations 1997, Approved Code of Practice (UK HSE L103), First Edition, 1998. Regulatory Guidance  

Competence

Competence means qualifications, training and experience to carry out their assigned work in safe manner. Source: Guidance Notes on Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (India), 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results.
  • NOTE: 1 Continuing application of competence can be affected by the work environment with all its variations, pressures, relationships and conflicts that can affect, for example, attitude and commitment to apply the relevant knowledge and skills.
  • NOTE: 2 Competence requirements are more than academic qualifications, training and experience. They define the results or outcomes to be achieved for a particular job, the performance criteria or standards to be achieved, the evidence required and the method of obtaining it.
  • NOTE: 3 Competences referenced in this International Standard apply both to people within an organization and those outsourced.
Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.6]. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards Source: ISO/IEC 17021:2011 (E) – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems . Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results NOTE   Ability implies the appropriate application of personal behavior during the audit process. Source: ISO 19011:2011 (E) – Guidelines for auditing management system. Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results. Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis Note 1 to entry: Competence is a combination of knowledge, practical and thinking skills, and a person’s behaviour. EXAMPLE 1 McCoy’s Law: competency = knowledge Ă— skills Ă— behaviours. EXAMPLE 2 Bloom’s taxonomy: competency = knowledge Ă— skills Ă— (technical + ability). Source: ISO/TS 17969:2015, Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Guidelines on competency for personnel, First Edition, June 2015. Global Standards  

Competence

A person’s ability to meet – accurately and reliability – the performance requirements for a defined role. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards  

Competence

A person’s ability to accurately and reliably meet the performance requirements for a defined role. Competence includes the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the required tasks successfully, the ability to recognize personal limits and so seek physical help or input from others when appropriate, and the conscientious application of skills and knowledge every time they are used. Competence thus includes a behavioural element, ie ability to apply personal skills and knowledge in typical workplace situations. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards  

Competence

Competence is defined in regulation 6(5) of MHSWR as having sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities. Further guidance on competence in relation to this regulation is provided in paragraph 69. Source: Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response on Offshore Installations, Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, Approved Code of Practice and guidance (UK HSE L65), Second Edition, 1997. Regulatory Guidance  

Competence

An individual’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and behavioral attributes that enable him or her to perform his or her work consistently, precisely, and reliably.

Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Competence Assurance-Guidelines for Building a Successful Program Revision April 2015. IADC Guidelines

 

Competence

An individual's ability to function within the scope of his/her work responsibilities.

Source: IADC Competence Assurance Accreditation Program. IADC Guidelines
UFJ

UFJ

Definition(s)

UFJ

Upper flex joint. Source: API Specification 16Q, Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, Second Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards
Soft Hang-Off

Soft Hang-Off

Definition(s)

Soft Hang-Off (Riser Hang-Off)

The riser support at the vessel is either through the tensioners only or the tensioners and the motion compensator. This support is generally like a soft spring that results in very little riser vertical motion. The vessel motions are substantially greater than the riser motions, and the riser load variations are substantially lower in this condition than in the hard hang-off condition. Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards
Stack Connector

Stack Connector

Definition(s)

Stack Connector

Hydraulically operated connector that joins the BOP stack to the subsea wellhead. Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards
Storm Configuration

Storm Configuration

Definition(s)

Storm Configuration (Riser Hang-Off)

The riser is hung off (disconnected) near the wellhead in a severe storm with the LMRP in the riser string. Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards
Running/Pulling Configuration

Running/Pulling Configuration

Definition(s)

Running/Pulling Configuration (Riser Hang-Off)

The riser is run or pulled in environmental conditions defined in the rig operations manual as suitable for the operation. The riser can be run with the BOP or just with the LMRP. Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards  
Rotary Kelly Bushing

Rotary Kelly Bushing

Definition(s)

Rotary Kelly Bushing

Bushing that rotationally connects the rotary table to the drill string kelly bar, the top of which is commonly used as vertical reference for the drill floor.

Source: API Specification 16Q, Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, Second Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Rotary Kelly Bushing

Bushing that sits on top of the rotary table.
  • NOTE: It transmits torque from the rotary table to the kelly and is commonly used as a reference for vertical measurements from the drill-floor.
Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards
Survey

Survey

Definition(s)

Survey

A specific visual or nondestructive examination of one or more platform components. Source: API RP 2SIM, Structural Integrity Management of Fixed Offshore Structures, First Edition, November 2014. Global Standards

Survey

An examination of a piece of equipment or a vessel in accordance with the appropriate Classification Society rules, guides, standards or other criteria of the Classification Society / Certifying Authority or in accordance with other specific standards.  The examination may be required under classification or certification, or requested as a result of damage sustained by the piece of equipment or vessel. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Survey

Signifies a systematic and independent examination of a vessel, materials, components or systems in order to verify compliance with the rules and/or statutory requirements. Surveys will be carried out on the vessel, at the construction or repair site as well as at sub-suppliers and other locations at the discretion of the Society, which also decides the extent and method of control. Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards
Screening Criteria

Screening Criteria

Definition(s)

Screening Criteria

Values, targets or performance standards used to evaluate or compare the significance of an identified hazard, event or associated risk to determine the tolerability. They may be defined both in quantitative and qualitative terms. Screening Criteria includes (but is not limited to): regulatory requirements, industry standards, client requirements, internal company requirements (based on company values and experience). Other Related Terms and Definitions: ISO-17776 – Target or standard used to judge the tolerability of an identified hazard or effect. IADC HSE Case Guidelines Issue 02 – (Acceptance Criteria) – The limits within which risks are acceptable. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Screening criteria

The values or standards against which the significance of the identified hazard or effect can be judged. They should be based on sound scientific and technical information and may be developed by the company and industry bodies, or provided by the regulators. 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
Risk Treatment

Risk Treatment

Definition(s)

Risk Treatment

The process of selection and implementation of measures to modify risk. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Risk Treatment

Process to modify risk (1.1).
  • NOTE 1 Risk treatment can involve: avoiding the risk by deciding not to start or continue with the activity that gives rise to the risk; taking or increasing risk in order to pursue an opportunity; removing the risk source (3.5.1.2); changing the likelihood (3.6.1.1); changing the consequences (3.6.1.3); sharing the risk with another party or parties [including contracts and risk financing (3.8.1.4)]; and retaining the risk by informed decision.
  • NOTE 2 Risk treatments that deal with negative consequences are sometimes referred to as “risk mitigation”, “risk elimination”, “risk prevention” and “risk reduction”.
  • NOTE 3 Risk treatment can create new risks or modify existing risks.
Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  

Risk Treatment

Process to modify risk. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009]
  • Note 1 to entry: Risk treatment can involve:
    • avoiding the risk by deciding not to start or continue with the activity that gives rise to the risk;
    • taking or increasing risk in order to pursue an opportunity;
    • removing the risk source;
    • changing the likelihood;
    • changing the consequences;
    • sharing the risk with another party or parties (including contracts and risk financing); and
    • retaining the risk by informed choice.
  • Note 2 to entry: Risk treatments that deal with negative consequences are sometimes referred to as “risk mitigation”, “risk elimination”, “risk prevention” and “risk reduction”.
  • Note 3 to entry: Risk treatment can create new risks or modify existing risks.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Risk Treatment

See Barrier. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards
Risk Retention

Risk Retention

Definition(s)

Risk Retention

Acceptance of the burden of loss, or benefit of gain, from a particular risk. Other Related Terms and Definitions: ISO Guide 73 – Acceptance of the burden of loss, or benefit of gain, from a particular risk. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Risk retention

Acceptance of the potential benefit of gain, or burden of loss, from a particular risk (1.1). NOTE 1 Risk retention includes the acceptance of residual risks (3.8.1.6). NOTE 2 The level of risk (3.6.1.8) retained can depend on risk criteria (3.3.1.3). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  
Risk Management

Risk Management

Definition(s)

Risk Management

The process of identifying, analyzing, assessing, and communicating risk and accepting, avoiding, transferring or controlling it to an acceptable level considering associated costs and benefits of any actions taken.

Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards

Risk Management

Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk. Source: API  Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards  

Risk Management

Process of identifying, analyzing, assessing, and communicating risk and accepting, avoiding, transferring or controlling it to an acceptable level considering associated costs and benefits of any actions taken.

Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Risk Management

Process of identifying, analyzing, assessing, and communicating risk and accepting, avoiding, transferring or controlling it to an acceptable level considering associated costs and benefits of any actions taken. Sample Usage: The organization employed risk management to understand and reduce the risk it faced. Annotation: Effective risk management improves the quality of decision making. Risk management principles acknowledge that, while risk often cannot be eliminated, actions can usually be taken to control risk. Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance

Risk Management

Risk management inter alia includes assessment and evaluation of risk, as well as planning and implementation of risk reducing measures: Source: Guidance Notes on Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (India), 2012. Regulatory Guidance  

Risk Management

Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009] Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Risk Management

Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk. Other Related Terms and Definitions: ISO Guide 73 – Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Risk Management

Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk (1.1). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  

Risk Management

The process of identifying, analyzing, assessing, and communicating risk and accepting, avoiding, transferring or controlling it to an acceptable level considering associated costs and benefits of any actions taken. Extended Definition: Includes:
  1. conducting a risk assessment;
  2. implementing strategies to mitigate risks;
  3. continuous monitoring of risk over time; and
  4. documenting the overall risk management program.
From: DHS Risk Lexicon and Adapted from: CNSSI 4009, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4. Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards  

Risk Management

Process of identifying and applying countermeasures commensurate with the value of the assets protected based on a risk assessment [9]. Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007.  National Standard
Risk Avoidance

Risk Avoidance

Definition(s)

Risk Avoidance

Strategies or measures taken that effectively remove exposure to a risk. Sample Usage: He exercised a strategy of risk avoidance by choosing not to live in an area prone to tornadoes. Annotation: Risk avoidance is one of a set of four commonly used risk management strategies, along with risk control, risk acceptance, and risk transfer. Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidanc

Risk Avoidance

Decision not to become involved in, or action to withdraw from, a risk situation. Other Related Terms and Definitions: ISO Guide 73 – Decision not to become involved in, or action to withdraw from, a risk situation. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Risk avoidance

Informed decision not to be involved in, or to withdraw from, an activity in order not to be exposed to a particular risk (1.1). NOTE Risk avoidance can be based on the result of risk evaluation (3.7.1) and/or legal and regulatory obligations. Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Risk Acceptance

Risk Acceptance

Definition(s)

Risk Acceptance

Explicit or implicit decision not to take an action that would affect all or part of a particular risk.

Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Risk Acceptance

Explicit or implicit decision not to take an action that would affect all or part of a particular risk. Sample Usage: After determining that the cost of mitigation measures was higher than the consequence estimates, the organization decided on a strategy of risk acceptance. Annotation: Risk acceptance is one of four commonly used risk management strategies, along with risk avoidance, risk control, and risk transfer. Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance

Risk Acceptance

Decision to accept risk in a given context based on the current values of society. Other Related Terms and Definitions: ISO Guide 73 – Decision to accept a risk ISO-17776 – Risk which is accepted in a given context based on the current values of society. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Risk Acceptance

A position taken by the company and/or its stakeholders that an action or activity should continue after consideration of any residual risk. 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  

Risk Acceptance

Informed decision to take a particular risk. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009]
  • Note 1 to entry: Risk acceptance can occur without risk treatment or during the process of risk treatment.
  • Note 2 to entry: Accepted risks are subject to monitoring and review.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Risk Acceptance

Informed decision to take a particular risk (1.1). NOTE 1 Risk acceptance can occur without risk treatment (3.8.1) or during the process of risk treatment. NOTE 2 Accepted risks are subject to monitoring (3.8.2.1) and review (3.8.2.2). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Definition(s)

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment (such as protective clothing, respiratory devices, protective shields or barriers) worn or used by individuals to protect eyes, face, head and extremities. API RP 2201, Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries, Fifth Edition, July 2003 (Reaffirmed October 2010), Global Standards

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment (such as protective clothing, respiratory devices, protective shields or barriers) worn or used by individuals to protect eyes, face, head and extremities from hazards of equipment, processes or environment capable of causing injury or functional impairment. API RP 2009, Safe Welding, Cutting, and Hot Work Practices in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Seventh Edition, February 2002 (Reaffirmed, March 2012), Global Standards

Personal Protective Equipment

Clothing and equipment designed to protect responders from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. NOTE Besides face shields, safety glasses, hard hats, and safety shoes, protective equipment includes a variety of devices and garments such as goggles, coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs, and respirators. Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment intended to be held or worn by the worker to obtain protection from hazards. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Personal Protective Equipment

“Personal protective equipment” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Note: S.I. 1992/2966. Source: The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995, S.I. 1995/743, 1995. Regulations
Monitoring

Monitoring

Definition(s)

Monitoring

Observation of the operating parameters of a well, via instrumentation, on a predefined frequency to ensure that they remain within their operating limits
  • Note: 1 to entry: Examples of well operating parameters include pressures, temperatures, flow rates.
Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

Monitoring

The repetitive and continued observation, measurement and evaluation of specific quality or performance criteria, to follow changes over a period of time and for a defined purpose. This term is sometimes further qualified to identify its specific purpose such as in Environmental Monitoring, Health Monitoring, etc.  The monitored criteria are compared with the Screening Criteria to appraise compliance with regulatory standards and how well the operation is meeting company objectives. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Monitoring

Determining the status of a system, a process or an activity.
  • Note 1 to entry: To determine the status there may be a need to check, supervise or critically observe.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Monitoring

Continual checking, supervising, critically observing or determining the status in order to identify change from the performance level required or expected. NOTE Monitoring can be applied to a risk management framework (2.1.1), risk management process (3.1), risk (1.1) or control (3.8.1.1). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  

Monitoring

Supervision or oversight of an activity.
  • Note 1 to entry: Monitoring is carried out to ensure continuing compliance with, or adherence to, specific requirements.
Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards  

Monitoring

Monitoring means systematic and regular studies to document the condition of the environmental resources, describe the risk of pollution and carry out control of pollution of marine environmental resources. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Framework Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Management System

Management System

Definition(s)

Management System

The management system that integrates operations and technical systems with the management of financial and human resources to ensure compliance with the Accord Acts and the regulations. Note: DPR 5; C-NLOPB Other Requirements Respecting Occupational Health & Safety, Section 2 & 3 and OSH (NS) Element 1, Part 3 & 4. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Management System

A structured set of interdependent doctrines, processes, documents and principles that are intended to ensure that the activities of an organization are directed, planned, conducted and controlled in such a way to provide reasonable assurance that the objectives of the organization are met. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines

Management System

Set of interrelated or interacting elements of an organization to establish policies and objectives and processes to achieve those objectives.
  • Note 1 to entry: A management system can address a single discipline or several disciplines.
  • Note 2 to entry: The system elements include the organization’s structure, roles and responsibilities, planning, operation, etc.
  • Note 3 to entry: The scope of a management system may include the whole of the organization, specific and identified functions of the organization, specific and identified sections of the organization, or one or more functions across a group of organizations.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Management System

A systematic and documented framework of processes used by the managers and the workforce at all levels in a company's organisation to plan, direct and execute activities. structured and documented set of interdependent practices, process and procedures used by the managers and the workforce at every level in a company to plan, direct and execute activities. 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  

Management System

system to establish policy and objectives and to achieve those objectives NOTE   A management system of an organization can include different management systems, such as a quality management system, a financial management system or an environmental management system. [ISO 9000:2005, definition 3.2.2]. Source: ISO 19011:2011 (E) – Guidelines for auditing management system. Global Standards  

Management System

“Management system” means the organisation and arrangements established by a person for managing his undertaking. Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations  

Management System

The system required by section 5 of the Regulations, that integrates operations and technical systems with the management of financial and human resources to ensure compliance with the Act and the Regulations. Source: Safety Plan Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Definition(s)

Job Safety Analysis

Job hazard analysis (JHA) accompanied by a risk assessment (RA), used to identify controls such as PPE requirements: JHA + RA = JSA Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

A method that can be used to identify, analyze and record: (1) the steps involved in performing a specific job; (2) the existing or potential safety and health hazards associated with each step; and (3) the recommended action(s)/procedure(s) that will eliminate or reduce these hazards and the risk of an injury or illness. (Used interchangeably with the terms “Job Hazard Analysis”, but also refer to “Task Risk Analysis” for the purposes of this guideline.) Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines
Harm

Harm

Definition(s)

Harm

Injury or damage to the health of people, or damage to property or the environment. [SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014, 3.1] Source: ISO 17776:2016, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Offshore production installations — Major accident hazard management during the design of new installations, Second Edition, December 2016. Global Standards

Harm

Physical injury or damage to the health of people, or damage to property or the environment. Other Related Terms and Definitions: ISO Guide 73 – physical injury or damage to the health of people, or damage to property or the environment. Source: ISO/IEC Guide 51:1999, Safety aspects – Guidelines for their inclusion in standards, Global Standards IADC HSE Case Guidelines Issue 02 – The damage, injury or ill-health, whether physical or mental, inflicted upon animate or inanimate objects. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Harm

Harm— (a) means illness, injury, or both; and (b) includes physical or mental harm caused by work-related stress. Source: Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Public Act 1992 No 96, New Zealand, as of 1 July 2011. Legislation  

Harm

physical injury or damage to health Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards
Functionality

Functionality

Definition(s)

Functionality

Operational requirements of the system/structure/equipment in order to establish and maintain integrity. Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

Functionality

The ability of a system to perform its specified role.  This may be characterized and demonstrated by identifying critical functional parameters. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Functionality

What a device or system is designed to do. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards
PSA

PSA

Definition(s)

PSA

Petroleum Safety Authority. Source: Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, Guideline No. 135, Recommended Guidelines for Classification and categorization of well control incidents and well integrity incidents, Rev. 4, 27 June 2017, National or Regional Standards Source: 117 OLF, Norwegian Oil and Gas Association recommended guidelines for Well Integrity, No. 117, Revision No. 4, June 2011. Global Standards

PSA

Petroleum Safety Authority Norway. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards
Riser Hang-Off Tool

Riser Hang-Off Tool

Definition(s)

Riser Hang-Off Tool

Tool used to latch onto an interior profile in the riser and connect it to the motion compensator. Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards  

Riser Hang-Off Tool (Riser Hang-Off)

The tool used to latch onto an interior profile in the riser and connect it to the motion compensator. Source: ISO 13624-1:2009, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Drilling and production equipment – Part 1:Design and operation of marine drilling riser equipment. Global Standards
OGP

OGP

Definition(s)

OGP

International Association of Oil and Gas Producers. Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines Source: OGP Report No. 476, Recommendations for enhancements to well control training, examination and certification, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, October 2012. Global Standards
NORSOK

NORSOK

Definition(s)

NORSOK

Norsk Sokkels Konkuranseposisjon (Norwegian Standards Organization).

Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global Standards

NORSOK

Norsk Sokkels Konkurranseposisjon. Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards Source: 117 OLF, Norwegian Oil and Gas Association recommended guidelines for Well Integrity, No. 117, Revision No. 4, June 2011. Global Standards

NORSOK

Standardization Organizations in Norway. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

NORSOK

Norwegian Standard Organization. Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards
NOGEPA

NOGEPA

Definition(s)

NOGEPA

Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

NOGEPA

Nederlandse Olie en Gas Exploratie en Productie Associatie. Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 20, Alerting Procedure SAR Helicopter for Drifting Vessel (NUC) Offshore, Netherlands, Version 0, January 2009. Global Standards
MARPOL

MARPOL

Definition(s)

MARPOL

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978. Source: API  Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standardse

MARPOL

MARPOL means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the 1978 Protocol relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), as amended. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance

MARPOL

International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

MARPOL

MARPOL means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, as amended. Source: Resolution MEPC.119(52), 2004 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), 15 October2004, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidance
ISM

ISM

Definition(s)

ISM

Industrial, scientific and medical. Source: API SPEC 17F, Specification for Subsea Production Control Systems, Second Edition, December 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards

ISM

International Safety Management Code – IMO. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines
ICP

ICP

Definition(s)

ICP

Independent Competent Person. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 43, Surface BOP Review, Best Practices Checklist, Netherlands, Version 0, December 2011. Global Standards Source: Oil & Gas UK, Guidelines on subsea BOP systems, Issue 1, July 2012, Global Standards
HSE MS

HSE MS

Definition(s)

HSE MS

Health Safety & Environmental Management System. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Health, safety and environmental management system (HSEMS)

The company structure, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for implementing health, safety and environmental management. 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  

HSE-MS

Health, Safety and Environment Management System. Source: OGP Report No. 456, Process Safety – Recommended Practice on Key Performance Indicators, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, November 2011. Global Standards
HLO

HLO

Definition(s)

HLO

Helicopter Landing Officer. Source: A Guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipelines Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, Guidance on Regulations (UK HSE L70), Second Edition, 2002. Regulatory Guidance Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines Source: NOGEPA Guideline 14, Helideck Operations and Procedures Manual, Netherlands, Version 2, December 2011. Global Standards Â