PEGs

PEGs

Definition(s)

PEGs

Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines (this document). Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
PMO

PMO

Definition(s)

PMO

MSC Port Meteorological Officer. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

Definition(s)

Policies & Procedures

Observing and Reporting policies and procedures developed for the Offshore. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Program Description

Program Description

Definition(s)

Program Description

An outline prepared by the Operator that describes the offshore monitoring program. Submitted by the Operator to the Regulator. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Production and Conservation Regulations

Production and Conservation Regulations

Definition(s)

Production and Conservation Regulations

Canada Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Regulations, Newfoundland Offshore Area Petroleum Production and Conservation Regulations, Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Production and Conservation Regulations. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Resistance to Icing

Resistance to Icing

Definition(s)

Resistance to Icing

Resistance to icing means “continued operation during light to moderate icing conditions. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
SAWRS

SAWRS

Definition(s)

SAWRS

Supplementary Aviation Weather Observations (an obsolete aviation observing standard formerly used in the Offshore). Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Synoptic Ship

Synoptic Ship

Definition(s)

Synoptic Ship

A report based on WMO Code FM13 and also described in MANMAR. These reports were formerly referred to as MANMAR reports but the term MANMAR has become obsolete, except where references to the manual are noted. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
SPECI

SPECI

Definition(s)

SPECI

A character-based format for a special aviation weather observation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
TAF

TAF

Definition(s)

TAF

An Aerodrome Forecast that is intended to be used wholly or partially for the arrival, departure, and movement or servicing of aircraft. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
WAVEOB

WAVEOB

Definition(s)

WAVEOB

A formatted spectral wave data report. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Weather Forecasting Contractor

Weather Forecasting Contractor

Definition(s)

Weather Forecasting Contractor

Contractor responsible for weather and sea state forecasting program on an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Weather Observer Instructor

Weather Observer Instructor

Definition(s)

Weather Observer Instructor

Qualified individual with considerable practical experience in aviation and marine observing, references to that competence plus experience and training in instructional techniques. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Weather Observing Contractor

Weather Observing Contractor

Definition(s)

Weather Observing Contractor

Contractor responsible for weather and sea state observing program on an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
WMO Code FM13

WMO Code FM13

Definition(s)

WMO Code FM13

International report format of surface weather observation from a sea station. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
HP

HP

Definition(s)

HP

High Pressure. Wells are considered as High Pressure when: the maximum pore pressure of any porous formation to be drilled through exceeds a hydrostatic equivalent of 0.18bar/m (0.8psi/ft) or a well which requires an equivalent mud weight of 1.85 SG (15.4ppg) or requiring pressure control equipment with a rated working pressure in excess of 69Mpa (690 bar or 10,000psi). 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  

hp

Horsepower. Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards

HP

High Pressure. Source: API SPEC 17F, Specification for Subsea Production Control Systems, Second Edition, December 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards Source: Deepwater Well Control Guidelines. IADC Guidelines Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards
HFHT

HFHT

Definition(s)

HFHT

Training, Competence and Human Factors Task Force. 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
OD

OD

Definition(s)

OD

Outside Diameter. Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global Standards Source: API RP 5A5, Field Inspection of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain-end Drill Pipe, Reaffirmed August 2010. Global Standards Source: API RP 7G-2, Recommended Practice for Inspection and Classification of Used Drill Stem Elements, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards Source: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards Source: API SPEC 5CT, Specification for Casing and Tubing, Upstream Segment, Ninth Edition, July 2011 (Errata September 2012). Global Standards Source: API SPEC 11D1, Packers and Bridge Plugs, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2009. Global Standards Source: API SPEC 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Third Edition, June 2004 (Errata/Supplement November 2004). Global Standards Source: API STD 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, November 2012. Global Standards Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards Source: API SPEC 17D, Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems—Subsea Wellhead and Tree Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition May 2011 (Errata September 2011). 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 Source: Oil & Gas UK, Guidelines on subsea BOP systems, Issue 1, July 2012, Global Standards  

OD

Outer Diameter. Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards Source: API RP 96, Deepwater Well Design and Construction, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards Source: API RP 17B, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe, Fourth Edition, July 2008. Global Standards Source: API RP 64, Recommended Practice for Diverter Systems Equipment and Operations, Second Edition, November 2001 (March 1, 2007). Global Standards Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards  

OD

Outside diameter (mathematical symbol: D). Source: API SPEC 17E, Specification for Subsea Umbilicals, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, October 2010. Global Standards  

OD

Outside diameter of a pipe. Source: IADC UBO / MPD Glossary, December 2011. Global Standards
Work Place Material Safety Data Sheet

Work Place Material Safety Data Sheet

Definition(s)

Work Place Material Safety Data Sheet

“Work place material safety data sheet” means, in respect of a controlled product, a material safety data sheet prepared by an employer pursuant to subsection 10.33(1) or (2). Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations  

Work Place Material Safety Data Sheet

“Work place material safety data sheet” means, in respect of a controlled product, a material safety data sheet prepared by an employer pursuant to subsection 11.35(1) or (2); fiche signalétique du lieu de travail. Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Work Place Label

Work Place Label

Definition(s)

Work Place Label

“Work place label” means, in respect of a controlled product, a label prepared by an employer pursuant to this Division. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Wall Opening

Wall Opening

Definition(s)

Wall Opening

“Wall opening” means an opening at least 750 mm high and 300 mm wide in a wall, partition, or bulkhead. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
ULC Standard

ULC Standard

Definition(s)

ULC Standard

“ULC standard” means the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada Standard CAN4-S508 M83, Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, as amended form time to time. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations  

ULC Standard

“ULC Standard” means the Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada Standard CAN4-S508 M83, Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, dated June 1983, as amended to July 1986; norme ULC. Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Supplier Material Safety Data Sheet

Supplier Material Safety Data Sheet

Definition(s)

Supplier Material Safety Data Sheet

“Supplier material safety data sheet” means, in respect of a controlled product, a material safety data sheet prepared by a supplier pursuant to the Hazardous Products Act. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Supplier Label

Supplier Label

Definition(s)

Supplier Label

“Supplier label” means, in respect of a controlled product, a label prepared by a supplier pursuant to the Hazardous Products Act. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Stage

Stage

Definition(s)

Stage

In this part, “stage” means a working platform supported from above. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Sound Level Meter

Sound Level Meter

Definition(s)

Sound Level Meter

In this Part, “sound level meter” means an instrument for measuring levels of sound and impulse sound that meets the standards set out in ANSI Standard ANSI 21.4-1983, Specification for Sound Level Meters, as amended from time to time and is referred to in that Standard at type 0, 1 or 2. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Signaler

Signaler

Definition(s)

Signaler

“Signaler” means a person instructed by an employer to direct, by means of visual or auditory signals, the safe movement and operation of materials handling equipment. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Self-employed Person

Self-employed Person

Definition(s)

Self-employed Person

“Self-employed person” means a person who is engaged in an occupation on that person’s own behalf but does not include a dependent contractor. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Safety Officer

Safety Officer

Definition(s)

Safety Officer

“Safety officer” means a safety officer appointed by the Board under the Accord Acts. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations
Risk Phrase

Risk Phrase

Definition(s)

Risk Phrase

“Risk phrase” means, in respect of a controlled product, a statement identifying a hazard that may arise from the use of or exposure to the controlled product. Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations