Representative

Representative

Definition(s)

Representative

A health and safety representative who provides a similar function as a committee in a workplace. Note: C-NAAIA 152; Section 37 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act; C-NLOPB Other Requirements Respecting Occupational Health & Safety and OSH (NS) Element 1. 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  

Representative

“Representative” means a health and safety representative selected pursuant to these Requirements, unless the context otherwise requires. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Officer

Officer

Definition(s)

Officer

The Chief Conservation Officer, the Chief Safety Officer, a Conservation Officer or a Safety Officer as appointed by the relevant Board pursuant to the Accord Acts. Note: C-NAAIA 140 and CNSOPRAIA 144. 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  

Officer

“Officer” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.S. 1985, C.3, as amended. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Dependent Contractor

Dependent Contractor

Definition(s)

Dependent Contractor

A person, whether or not employed under a contract of employment and whether or not furnishing the person’s own tools, vehicles, equipment, machinery, material or any other thing, who performs work or services for another on such terms and conditions that the person is in a position of economic dependence upon the other, under an obligation to perform duties mainly for the other, and in a relationship with the other more closely resembling that of an employee than an independent contractor. Note: 6 OSH (NS) Element 1, Part 1, Section 1.1. 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  

Dependent Contractor

“Dependent contractor” means a person, whether or not employed under a contract of employment and whether or not furnishing the person’s own tools, vehicles, equipment, machinery, material or any other thing, who performs work or services for another on such terms and conditions that the person is
  1. in a position of economic dependence upon the other,
  2. under an obligation to perform duties mainly for the other, and
  3. in a relationship with the other more closely resembling that of an employee than an independent contractor.
Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Accord Acts

Accord Acts

Definition(s)

Accord Acts

“Accord Acts” means
  1. the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, and
  2. the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act; lois de mise en oeuvre.
Source: Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. O-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation

Accord Acts

The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act, Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation (Newfoundland and Labrador) Act. 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: Environmental Protection 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 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 Source:  Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, December 15, 2010. Regulatory Guidance Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Reactive Substance

Reactive Substance

Definition(s)

Reactive Substance

Solid, liquid or gaseous substances, mixture of substances, as well as substances that occur in combinations of such states, which upon contact with water, at their pressure, temperature or other chemical properties, represent a risk of dangerous reaction, explosion or emission of dangerous gas, vapour, dust or mist. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Process Facility

Process Facility

Definition(s)

Process Facility

A physical system consisting of equipment that alters the properties of the process media. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Pressurised Substance

Pressurised Substance

Definition(s)

Pressurised Substance

Solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixture of substances other than fire or reactive substances, which are under pressure, and which can thereby represent a danger in the event of uncontrolled emission. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Land-Use Plan

Land-Use Plan

Definition(s)

Land-Use Plan

Overview showing planned placement location of equipment and installations, access routes, internal traffic patterns and enclosures. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Flammable Substance

Flammable Substance

Definition(s)

Flammable Substance

Solid, liquid or gaseous substances, mixture of substances, as well as substances that occur in combinations of such states, which due to their flash point, contact with other substances, pressure, temperature or other chemical properties, represent a fire risk. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Fire Division

Fire Division

Definition(s)

Fire Division

Distance or division made of incombustible materials. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Fire Area

Fire Area

Definition(s)

Fire Area

Area, building or room that is separated from other areas by a fire division, such that the probability of spread in the event of a design fire load is reduced. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Explosive Substance

Explosive Substance

Definition(s)

Explosive Substance

Other solid, liquid or gaseous substances, mixture of substances, as well as substances that occur in combinations of such states, which due to their properties can easily cause an explosion through impact, friction, or through contact with ignition sources or other substances. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Area Restriction

Area Restriction

Definition(s)

Area Restriction

A certain delineated area with specified use restrictions surrounding equipment and installations. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Main Areas

Main Areas

Definition(s)

Main Areas

Main areas can be a) process area b) auxiliary plant c) tank area d) pipe trenches e) flares f) control rooms g) manned buildings in general (workshop, laboratory, fire station, administration buildings) h) unmanned buildings (substations, analyser building, warehouse) i) quays j) vehicle loading/offloading areas k) parking lots l) temporary office buildings, containers, etc. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Technical and Operational Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance  

Main Area

Area or building block on the facility that contains identical or similar functions. Source: Regulations Relating to Technical and Operational Matters at Onshore Facilities in the Petroleum Activities, etc. (The Technical and Operational Regulations) Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2010). Regulations
Petroleum Deposit

Petroleum Deposit

Definition(s)

Petroleum Deposit

An accumulation of petroleum in a geological unit, limited by rock characteristics by structural or stratigraphic boundaries, contact surface between petroleum and water in the formation, or a combination of these, so that all the petroleum comprised everywhere is in pressure communication through liquid or gas. In cases of doubt, the Ministry will determine what shall be regarded as a petroleum deposit. Source: Act 29 November 1996 No. 72 Relating to Petroleum Activities, Norway, amended June 2011. Legislation  

Petroleum Deposit

“Petroleum deposit” means any accumulation of petroleum on or below the surface of the earth. Source: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 1959 (As amended from time to time), India, as amended as of May 2013. Regulations
Abnormally Pressured

Abnormally Pressured

Definition(s)

Abnormally Pressured

Means that the formation/reservoir pressure exceeds the hydrostatic pressure of a seawater column with reference to LAT. Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards
Shotpoint

Shotpoint

Definition(s)

Shotpoint

“Shotpoint” means the surface location of a seismic energy source; point de tir. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Seismic Survey

Seismic Survey

Definition(s)

Seismic Survey

“Seismic survey” means a geophysical operation that uses a seismic energy source to generate acoustic waves that propagate through the earth, are reflected from or refracted along subsurface layers of the earth, and are subsequently recorded; étude sismique. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Seismic Energy Source

Seismic Energy Source

Definition(s)

Seismic Energy Source

“Seismic energy source” means an energy source that is used to generate acoustic waves in a seismic survey; source d’énergie sismique. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Participation Survey

Participation Survey

Definition(s)

Participation Survey

“Participation survey” means a geophysical operation that is conducted by an operator pursuant to an agreement between the operator and one or more participants to acquire data that are to be shared among the participants; étude en participation. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Participant

Participant

Definition(s)

Participant

“Participant” means a person who is a party to an agreement pursuant to which a participation survey is conducted; participant. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Onshore Geophysical Operation

Onshore Geophysical Operation

Definition(s)

Onshore Geophysical Operation

“Onshore geophysical operation” means a geophysical operation that is conducted on or over land not normally submerged or on or over ice; étude géophysique sur terre. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Offshore Geophysical Operation

Offshore Geophysical Operation

Definition(s)

Offshore Geophysical Operation

“Offshore geophysical operation” means a geophysical operation that is not an onshore geophysical operation; étude géophysique extracôtière. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Non-exclusive Survey

Non-exclusive Survey

Definition(s)

Non-exclusive Survey

“Non-exclusive survey” means a geophysical operation that is conducted to acquire data for the purpose of sale, in whole or in part, to the public; étude non exclusive. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Magnetic Survey

Magnetic Survey

Definition(s)

Magnetic Survey

“Magnetic survey” means a geophysical operation that measures the properties of the earth’s magnetic field; étude magnétique. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Gravimetric Survey

Gravimetric Survey

Definition(s)

Gravimetric Survey

“Gravimetric survey” means a geophysical operation that measures the properties of the earth’s gravitational field; étude gravimétrique. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Geophysical Operation Authorization

Geophysical Operation Authorization

Definition(s)

Geophysical Operation Authorization

“Geophysical operation authorization” means an authorization issued pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(b) of the Act to conduct a geophysical operation; autorisation d’étude géophysique. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Geophysical Operation

Geophysical Operation

Definition(s)

Geophysical Operation

“Geophysical operation” means the measurement or investigation, by indirect methods, of the subsurface of the earth for the purpose of locating oil or gas or of determining the nature of the seabed and subsurface conditions at a proposed drilling site or of a proposed pipeline route, and includes a seismic survey, resistivity survey, gravimetric survey, magnetic survey, electrical survey and geochemical survey and any work preparatory to that measurement or investigation, such as field tests of energy sources, calibration of instruments and cable ballasting, but does not include a velocity survey or a vertical seismic survey that is not a walkaway vertical seismic survey; étude géophysique. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Geophysical Crew

Geophysical Crew

Definition(s)

Geophysical Crew

“Geophysical crew” means all persons engaged in a geophysical operation, but does not include any member of the complement; équipe d’étude géophysique. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations
Explosive

Explosive

Definition(s)

Explosive

“Explosive” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Explosives Act; explosif. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/96-117, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Geophysical Operations Regulations, SOR/95-144, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations