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Coastal State
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Coastal State
Coastal State means the Government of the State exercising administrative control over the drilling operations of the unit. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards Source: IMO resolution MSC.267(85), International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceCoastal State
A coastal State means a State in whose territory, including its territorial sea, a marine casualty or marine incident occurs. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.255(84), Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code), 16 May 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceCertificate
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Certificate
document that assures the conformity of a product, process, system, person, or organization with specified requirements. Source: IEC 60079-19:2015, Explosive atmospheres – Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation, Edition 3.1, March 2015. Global StandardsCertificate
“Certificate “ means the International Ballast Water Management Certificate. Source: International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, LegislationCertificate
Document issued by a certification body for persons operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024, indicating that the named person has demonstrated the competence required by the certification scheme. [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.5, modified] Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global StandardsCertificate
Certificate means Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsCertificate
“Certificate” means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under Part III or III.1 except that “certificate” means (a) in Part III, a certificate issued in respect of a pipeline, and (b) in Part III.1, a certificate issued in respect of an international or interprovincial power line; certificat. Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation“C” Class Divisions (fire divisions)
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“C” class divisions
“C” class divisions are as defined in SOLAS regulation II-2/3. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards“C” class divisions (fire divisions)
‘C’ Class divisions are divisions to be constructed of approved non-combustible materials. They need meet neither requirements relative to the passage of smoke and flame nor limitations relative to the temperature rise. Combustible veneers are permitted provided they meet the requirements of this Chapter. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards“B” Class Divisions (fire divisions)
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“B” class divisions
“B” class divisions are as defined in SOLAS regulation II-2/3. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards"B" Class Divisions
"B" class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings which comply with the following criteria: .1 they are constructed of approved non-combustible materials and all materials used in the construction and erection of "B" class divisions are non-combustible, with the exception that combustible veneers may be permitted provided they meet other appropriate requirements of this chapter; .2 they have an insulation value such that the average temperature of the unexposed side will not rise more than 140ºC above the original temperature, nor will the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 225ºC above the original temperature, within the time listed below: class "B-15" 15 min class "B-0" 0 min .3 they are constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of the first half hour of the standard fire test; and .4 the Administration has required a test of a prototype division in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code to ensure that it meets the above requirements for integrity and temperature rise. <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Legislation"B" Class Divisions (fire divisions)
‘B’ Class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings which comply with the following criteria: (a) They are to be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of the first half hour of the standard fire test. (b) They are to have an insulation value such that the average temperature of the unexposed side will not rise more than 140°C above the original temperature, nor will the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 225°C above the original temperature, within the time listed below: Class ‘B-15’- 15 minutes Class ‘B-0’ - 0 minutes (c) They are to be constructed of approved noncombustible materials and all materials used in the construction and erection of ‘B’ Class divisions are to be non-combustible, with the exception that combustible veneers may be permitted, provided they meet other appropriate requirements of this Chapter. (d) In accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code, a test of a prototype division may be required to ensure that it meets the above requirements for integrity and temperature rise. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsAuxiliary Steering Gear
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Auxiliary Steering Gear
Auxiliary steering gear is the equipment which is provided for effecting movement of the rudder for the purpose of steering the unit in the event of failure of the main steering gear. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsAuxiliary Steering Gear
Auxiliary steering gear is the equipment other than any part of the main steering gear necessary to steer the ship in the event of failure of the main steering gear but not including the tiller, quadrant or components serving the same purpose. <Chapter II-1, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 5, Main and Auxiliary Machinery, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsAdministration
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Administration
Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the MOU is entitled to fly. Source: IMO Resolution A.1079(28), Recommendations for the Training and Certification of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs), Adopted on 4 December 2013, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory GuidanceAdministration
Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (2010 FTP Code), 3 December 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.98(73), Adoption of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code), 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance.Administration
Administration means the Government of the State under whose authority the ship is operating. With respect to a ship entitled to fly the flag of a State, the Administration is the Government of that State. With respect to fixed or floating platforms engaged in exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed and subsoil thereof adjacent to the coast over which the coastal State exercises sovereign rights for the purpose of exploration and exploitation of their natural resources, the Administration is the Government of the coastal State concerned. Source: Resolution MEPC.195(61), 2010 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-fouling Systemson Ships, 1 October 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution A.951(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (resolution A.962(23)), 4 March 2004, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidanceAdministration
Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the unit is entitled to fly. Source: IMO Resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO resolution MSC.98(73), The International Code for Fire Safety Systems, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: Resolution A.741(18), International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code), 4 November 1993, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidanceAdministration
Administration has the same meaning as article 2, subparagraph (5) of MARPOL 73. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceAdministration
“Administration” means the Government of the State under whose authority the ship is operating. With respect to a ship entitled to fly a flag of a State, the Administration is the Government of that State. With respect to fixed or floating platforms engaged in exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed and subsoil thereof adjacent to the coast over which the coastal State exercises sovereign rights for the purposes of exploration and exploitation of their natural resources, the Administration is the Government of the coastal State concerned. Source: International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, Legislation Source: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships,2001, LegislationAccommodation Spaces
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Accommodation Spaces
Accommodation spaces are those used for public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, hospitals, cinemas, games and hobbies rooms, pantries containing no cooking appliances and similar spaces. Public spaces are those portions of the accommodation which are used for halls, dining rooms, lounges and similar permanently enclosed spaces. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsAccommodation Spaces
Accommodation spaces are those spaces used for public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, hospitals, cinemas, game and hobby rooms, barber shops, pantries containing no cooking appliances and similar spaces <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Legislation.“A” Class Divisions (fire divisions)
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“A” class divisions
“A” class divisions are as defined in SOLAS regulation II-2/3. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards“A” class divisions (fire divisions)
‘A’ Class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks which comply with the following criteria: (a) They are to be constructed of steel or other equivalent material. (b) They are to be suitably stiffened. (c) They are to be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame up to the end of the one-hour standard fire test. (d) They are to be insulated with approved non-combustible materials such that the average temperature of the unexposed side will not rise more than 140°C above the original temperature, nor will the temperature, at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 180°C above the original temperature, within the time listed below: Class ‘A-60’ - 60 minutes Class ‘A-30’ - 30 minutes Class ‘A-15’ - 15 minutes Class ‘A-0’ - 0 minutes (e) In accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code, a test of a prototype bulkhead or deck may be required to ensure that it meets the above requirements for integrity and temperature rise Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards1988 LL Protocol
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1988 LL Protocol
1988 LL Protocol means the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsDangerous Substance
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Dangerous substance
A dangerous substance is a material possessing flammable or explosive properties as addressed in 1.3.1.1, Item a, or a toxic material as described in 1.3. l. 1, Item b. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsProcess Hazards Analysis
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Process Hazards Analysis
A safety hazard evaluation of broad scope that identifies and analyzes the significance of hazardous situations associated with a process or activity.
Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global StandardsProcess Hazards Analysis (PHA)
Process hazards analysis (PHA) is the application of one or more analytical techniques that aid in identifying and evaluating process hazards. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsSubstance Hazard Index
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Substance hazard index (SHI)
The substance hazard index (SHI) is an index developed to identify objectively the toxic chemicals or substances that could be involved in a catastrophic release. The index is a simple function of vapor pressure and toxicity: the higher a substance’s vapor pressure, the more readily it will enter the atmosphere in the event of a release. The greater a substance’s toxicity, the lower the concentration required to present a hazard, and the higher its SHI. A more detailed definition, along with an illustrative list of substances and their SHIs, is presented in Appendix C. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsUncontrolled Developments
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Uncontrolled developments
Uncontrolled developments are occurrences that are likely to develop quickly, to be outside the normally expected range of operating problems, to present only limited opportunity for preventive action, and to require any such action to be in the nature of an emergency response. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsThreshold Quantity
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Threshold quantity
Threshold quantity refers to the amount of a toxic substance that, if released, could cause serious danger as a result of exposures of 1 hour or less. Threshold quantities should be estimated for the facility using engineering judgment and available dispersion modeling techniques. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsSerious Danger
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Serious danger
Serious danger refers to the potential for serious injury to persons within and outside the workplace, including permanent injury to health, whether resulting immediately from the catastrophic release or as a delayed effect. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsCatastrophic Release
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Catastrophic release
A catastrophic release is a major release involving one or more dangerous substances that leads to serious danger to persons both within and outside the workplace and results from uncontrolled developments. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsMMS Incidents of Non-compliance (INCs) Rate
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MMS incidents of non-compliance (INCs) rate
- Number of production incidents: Annual calendar-year number of MMS production INCs issued to an operator. The production INC's are associated with non-rig production activities including those from full site inspections, sample site inspections, spot site inspections as well as construction, decommissioning and production-related MMS office issued INCs.
- Number of production inspections: Annual calendar-year number of components inspected by MMS for an operator. This includes the number of components inspected by MMS during full site inspections, sample site inspections and spot site inspections.
- Number of drilling, workover, completion and well plugging and abandonment incidents: Annual calendar-year number of MMS drilling, workover, completion and well plugging and abandonment INCs issued to an operator.
- Number of rig inspections: Annual calendar year number of MMS rig inspections of rigs performed on drilling, workover, completion, and well plugging and abandonment activities at an operator's OCS locations.
Oil Spill: Number and Volume of Spills < 1 Barrel
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Oil spill: number and volume of spills <1 barrel
- Number of spills, oil, > 1 barrel: This value is the annual calendar-year total number of oil spills of less than 1 barrel from production, construction, and drilling-related operations on the OCS. It includes lessee spills and contractor spills directly involved in supporting lessee's operations. It includes spills from (1) pipelines within the facility where operator had/should have had containment, and (2) pipeline company-owned pipelines, operated by the facility. It does not include sightings, shipping-related incidents such as non-lease-related shipping spills, hazardous substance spills, or NPDES-related spills or sheens.
- Volume of spill: This value is the total volume of spills from 15.1.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Noncompliances
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Noncompliances
This value is the total number of noncompliances from OCS leases as reported to the EPA on an annual Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR). It includes the number of noncompliances from production, exploration and production drilling and workover activities performed on the operator's OCS locations. For companies that submit DMRs to EPA on a monthly basis, this value is the number of noncompliances from OCS leases that occurred in the calendar year being reported. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global StandardsProduction, Drilling, or Construction Employee Hours Worked
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Production, drilling, or construction employee hours worked
This value is the number of actual hours worked during the calendar year on the OCS by those production, drilling, or construction operations employees (i.e., company and contractor employees) assigned to an operator's OCS locations. Transportation employee hours worked should include all time worked regardless of location (excluding office staff and management), but allocated among operators if the services are shared. Do not include hours for which the employee is off-work or sleeping. Therefore, record 24 hours only in the unusual event that an employee works through a full day. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global StandardsConstruction Operations Employees’ (Company and Contractor) Total Recordable and Lost Time Injuries/illnesses
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Construction operations employees’ (company and contractor) total recordable and lost time injuries/illnesses
- Recordable injuries/illnesses: This value includes all company and contractor recordable injuries and illnesses, including days away cases, utilizing the criteria specified above, from January 1 through December 31 for construction operations employees (includes offshore construction, piping, platform structural modifications, major equipment additions pipelines, major painting activities, platform installations and decommissioning, maintenance, associated transportation, associated catering, diving, etc) that are assigned to the operator's OCS locations. These activities are usually directed by a construction inspector or supervisor and are larger projects, in most cases. It also includes restricted activity and transfer cases that are associated with no-days-away-from-work incidents. Transportation of personnel (e.g., helicopters, boats) injuries and illnesses incurred while supporting OCS activities should be included regardless of the occurrence location (e.g., shore base, OCS, transit). If transportation services are shared between OCS operators and others, only appropriate injuries and illnesses (i.e., those for which the operator is accountable) should be included with the operator's records. Office staff and management who are located onshore should not be included unless the company has an established process to include only the time they spend offshore and any associated offshore injury/illness.
- DART injuries/illnesses: This value is the number of construction operations employee (company and contractor) injuries and illnesses on the OCS for which there were days away from work, transfer and/or restricted duty situations.
Drilling Operations Employees’ (Company and Contractor), Total Recordable and Lost Time Injuries/illnesses
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Drilling operations employees’ (company and contractor), total recordable and lost time injuries/illnesses
- Recordable injuries/illnesses: This value includes all company and contractor recordable injuries and illnesses, including days away cases, utilizing the criteria specified above, from January 1 through December 31 for all drilling (i.e., exploration, development and production) operations employees (includes drilling, well workover/completion/ service, plugging and abandonment, maintenance, associated transportation, associated catering, diving, etc.) that are assigned to the operator's OCS locations. It also includes restricted activity and transfer cases that are associated with no-days-away-from-work incidents. Transportation of personnel (e.g., helicopters, boats) injuries and illnesses incurred while supporting OCS activities should be included regardless of the occurrence location (e.g., shore base, OCS, transit). If transportation services are shared between OCS operators and others, only appropriate injuries and illnesses (i.e., those for which the operator is accountable) should be included with the operator's records. Office staff and management who are located onshore should not be included unless the company has an established process to include only the time they spend offshore and any associated offshore injury/illness.
- DART injuries/illnesses: This value is the number of drilling operations employee (company and contractor) injuries and illnesses on the OCS for which there were days away from work, transfer and/or restricted duty situations.
Production Operations Employees’ (Company and Contractor) Recordable and Lost Time Injuries/illnesses
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Production operations employees’ (company and contractor) recordable and lost time injuries/illnesses
- Recordable injuries/illnesses: This value includes all company and contractor recordable injuries and illnesses, including days away cases, utilizing the criteria specified above, from January 1 through December 31 for all production (i.e., production, wireline, maintenance, associated transportation, associated catering) operations employees that are assigned to the operator's OCS locations. It also includes restricted activity and transfer cases that are associated with no-days-away-from-work incidents. Transportation of personnel (e.g., helicopter, boat) injuries and illnesses incurred while supporting OCS activities should be included regardless of the occurrence location (e.g., shore base, OCS, transit). If transportation services are shared between OCS operators and others, only appropriate injuries and illnesses (i.e., those for which the operator is accountable) should be included with the operator's records. Office staff and management who are located onshore should not be included unless the company has an established process to include only the time they spend offshore and any associated offshore injury/illness.
- DART injuries/illnesses: This value is the number of production operations employee (company and contractor) injuries and illnesses on the OCS for which there were days away from work, transfer and/or restricted duty situations.1
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1. API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global Standards
DART
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DART
An acronym standing for Days Away, Restricted work or job Transfer. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global StandardsUncontrolled Release
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Uncontrolled release
An accidental release of hydrocarbons, toxic substances, or other materials that is likely to develop quickly, be outside the anticipated range of normal operations, present only limited opportunity for corrective action, require any action to be in the nature of an emergency response, and could result in serious environmental or safety consequences. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global StandardsRestricted Work Activity Case
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Restricted work activity case
A work-related injury/illness that prevents the person from working a full shift or the person is restricted by a physician or other licensed health care professional from performing any or all of the routine job functions which are performed at least once per week. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global StandardsRecordability
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Recordability
All injuries/illnesses that are work-related shall be considered Recordable if it results in death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond First Aid, loss of consciousness or if it involves a significant injury or illness. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global StandardsProcess
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Process
The systems for production, use, storage, handling, treatment, or movement of hydrocarbons, sulphur, or toxic substances. Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global StandardsProcess
Process refers to the activities that constitute use, storage, manufacture, handling, or movement in all facilities that contain dangerous substances. Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global StandardsProcess
Specific activities within an operation. One site/operation may have multiple processes which use or discharge water. For example, a manufacturing operation may have a cooling process, a cleaning process and a chemical reaction process. (GEMI, 2012) Source: Identifying and assessing water sources: Guidance document for the onshore oil and gas industry, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), 2014. Global StandardsProcess
A defined series of repeatable tasks, methods or actions to systematically achieve a purpose or specific objective. 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 StandardsProcess
Set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs. Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global StandardsProcess
The term “process” for production and drilling operations includes facilities such as production equipment (e.g., separators, vessels, piping, heaters, pumps, compressors, exchangers, refrigeration systems, etc.), drilling equipment above ground, storage tanks, ancillary support areas (e.g. boiler houses and waste water treatment plants), onsite remediation facilities, and distribution piping under control of the Company. Source: OGP Report No. 456, Process Safety – Recommended Practice on Key Performance Indicators, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, November 2011. Global StandardsProcess
Series of operations performed in the making, treatment or transportation of a product or material.- NOTE: This standard makes extensive use of the term “process” to describe the equipment under control of the industrial automation and control system.
Physician or Other Licensed Health Care Professional
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Physician or other licensed health care professional
An individual whose legally permitted scope of practice (i.e., license, registration or certification) allows him or her to independently perform, or be delegated the responsibility to perform medically-related treatment. This includes but is not limited to:- Physicians;
- Nurses;
- Physical and Occupational Therapists;
- Medics; or
- Chiropractors.