Discharge Line

Discharge Line

Definition(s)

Discharge Line

Line between the pump that is used for pumping and the first permanent valve on a WBE. Examples - Surface production tree, wellhead. Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards
Deep Water Well

Deep Water Well

Definition(s)

Deep Water Well

Water depth exceeding 600 m LAT. Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards
CT

CT

Definition(s)

CT

Coiled tubing. Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards Source: NORSOK D-001, Drilling facilities, Rev. 3, December 2012. Global Standards
Common Well Barrier Element

Common Well Barrier Element

Definition(s)

Common Well Barrier Element

Barrier element that is shared between the primary and secondary well barrier. Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards
BPV

BPV

Definition(s)

BPV

Back pressure valve. Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards
Work Processes

Work Processes

Definition(s)

Work Processes

Sequence in time and space of the interaction of workers (2.4), work equipment (2.6), materials, energy and information within a work system (2.2). Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards

Work Processes

Work processes means a set of harmonised activities that transform input factors into products, see also the NS-EN-ISO 9000 standard, Chapter 3.4.1. Work processes can include engineering processes, drilling, operations and maintenance processes, and change or improvement processes. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Target Group(s)

Target Group(s)

Definition(s)

Target Groups

Target groups as mentioned in the third subsection, means e.g. decision-makers, employees and their elected representative. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Sufficient Time

Sufficient Time

Definition(s)

Sufficient Time

Sufficient time as mentioned in the first subsection, means the necessary time for the authorities to process applications and, if applicable, appeals, before the planned start-up date for the petroleum activity. Normal processing time is nine weeks. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Serious Personal Injury

Serious Personal Injury

Definition(s)

Serious Personal Injury

Serious personal injury as mentioned in the first subsection, litera b, means a) head injuries involving concussion, loss of consciousness or other serious consequences, b) loss of consciousness due to other causes, c) skeletal injuries and tendon injuries, with the exception of rupture or fracture of fingers or toes where the adjoining bones are not out of position (not dislocated fracture), d) injury to internal organs, e) full or partial amputation of body parts, with the exception of nails, or the tips of fingers or toes without simultaneous loss of bone substance, f) poisoning or chemical exposure with danger of permanent health injury, g) burns, frostbite or corrosive injury involving the full dermis (third degree) or partial dermal injuries (second degree) of the face, hands, feet or in the abdomen, as well as all partial dermal injuries affecting more than five per cent of the body, h) general hypothermia (second degree or higher) i) permanent damage or delayed consequences of injury leading to defined medical disability, cf. the Directorate of Labour and Welfare’s disability tables, j) eye injuries leading to full or partial loss of sight, k) ear injuries leading to full or partial loss of hearing, l) injury with extensive loss of muscle mass or skin. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Recognised Methods and Models

Recognised Methods and Models

Definition(s)

Recognised Methods and Models

Recognised methods and models as mentioned in the first subsection, mean the methods and models that have been tested and validated prior to use. Suitable methods and models as mentioned in the first subsection, mean that various models and methods shall be evaluated and selected in relation to the individual analysis’ purpose and need for decision support. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Performance

Performance

Definition(s)

Performance

Performance as mentioned in the fourth subsection, can include capacity, reliability, accessibility, efficiency, ability to withstand loads, integrity and robustness. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance  

Performance

Measurable result.
  • Note 1 to entry: Performance can relate either to quantitative or qualitative findings.
  • Note 2 to entry: Performance can relate to the management of activities, processes, products (including services), systems or organizations.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Performance

Within the context of the OMS, the effectiveness of accomplishing activities measured against communicated policies, standards, objectives and expectations. Performance may be assessed quantitatively (e.g. using KPis) or qualitatively, based on the informed judgement of others, such as managers, leaders, members of the workforce or stakeholders. Performance assessment may be applied at different levels of the organisation, including individuals or teams, or assets or the entire company. 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
Necessary Analyses

Necessary Analyses

Definition(s)

Necessary Analyses

Necessary analyses means e.g. analyses in connection with planning, operation and shutdown of offshore and onshore facilities, in connection with modification of existing offshore and onshore facilities, in connection with procurement or hire of new equipment, when chartering facilities, in connection with signing contracts with contractors and for organisational changes in the activities. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Medical Treatment Accident

Medical Treatment Accident

Definition(s)

Medical Treatment Accident

Medical treatment accidents as mentioned in the first subsection, litera c, means personal injury requiring treatment or examination by a doctor, or where treatment is provided under the guidance of a doctor, for example minor surgery, stitches or use of prescription medicines. Diagnostic examination by a doctor where no injury can be ascertained shall not be classified as medical treatment. Simple dressing of wounds, eye flushing, etc. are not considered medical treatment, even if administered by a doctor. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Management Activity

Management Activity

Definition(s)

Management Activity

The management activities include a) setting goals, strategies and requirements, b) planning and execution, c) handling nonconformities, d) measurement and assessment, e) further development and improvement, See also the NS-EN-ISO 9004 standard. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Major Modifications

Major Modifications

Definition(s)

Major Modifications

Major modifications as mentioned in the third subsection, litera b, can include installation of a new module, major interventions in hydrocarbon-bearing systems or other major changes to physical barriers. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Injury

Injury

Definition(s)

Injury

Injury as mentioned in the first subsection, litera b, means serious personal injury or other health damage, reduced health or loss of financial assets, see also Section 11 of the Framework Regulations. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Information on the Activity to be Carried Out

Information on the Activity to be Carried Out

Definition(s)

Information on the Activity to be Carried Out

Information on the activity to be carried out, means, in addition to the assignment itself, also the diving method, diving system and equipment and diving facility (vessel/barge or other). Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Information

Information

Definition(s)

Information

Information regarding participating players means the name of companies, or sole proprietorships involved in the diving operation, address, etc. and contact person. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Identify

Identify

Definition(s)

Identify

Identify as mentioned in the first subsection, means identifying who needs which type of information, and when. The need for information will emerge e.g. from the work processes and interfaces between them, cf. Section 13. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Form and Directly Available

Form and Directly Available

Definition(s)

Form and Directly Available

Form means the manner in which the information is made available, for example on a separate form or in tables. Information to be sent to the supervisory authorities upon request, can alternatively be made directly available in electronic form in consultation with said authorities. Directly available means that the supervisory authorities have access to the information via electronic information systems, and can access the information themselves, as needed. Information that is made directly available, can include e.g. individual documents in connection with an audit. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Follow-Up

Follow-Up

Definition(s)

Follow-Up

Follow-up means following up the party’s own organisation, including system audits, management reviews, self-assessments, verifications, validations, measurements and surveys, see also the following standards: NS-EN-ISO 9000, Chapters 2.8, 3.8 and 3.9 and NS-EN-ISO 9004, Chapter 8.2 and Appendix A of the standard as regards health, safety and working environment. Follow-up also includes following up other participants' organisations, cf. Section 18 of the Framework Regulations. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
First Aid Injury

First Aid Injury

Definition(s)

First Aid Injury

First aid injuries mean personal injuries that do not lead to absence or require medical treatment. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance  

First Aid Injury

Cases that are not sufficiently serious to be reported as medical treatment or more serious cases but nevertheless require minor first aid treatment, e.g. dressing on a minor cut, removal of a splinter from a finger are considered to be first aid injuries. Note: IRF (www.irfoffshoresafety.com/country/performance/scope.aspx); OSH (NL) 15.1 and OSH (NS) Element 2, Part 15, Section 15.1. 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
Field/Area Preparedness

Field/Area Preparedness

Definition(s)

Field/Area Preparedness

Field/area preparedness means the preparedness that shall constitute the first-line response in terms of remote measurement and response near the offshore/onshore facility. Regional preparedness means the operators’ overall preparedness to handle a campaign against acute pollution, both offshore and coastal and beach zone preparedness. The preparedness region is discussed in Section 52 of the Activities Regulations on cooperation and on planning of environmental monitoring and remote measurement. The geographical extent and regional preparedness in regions is defined by the operating companies through NOFO’s plans. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Document Format

Document Format

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Document Format

Document format means the manner in which characters, structure and layout are organised. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Destroyed

Destroyed

Definition(s)

Destroyed

Destroyed as mentioned in the fifth subsection, means physically destroying discarded material and information. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Discarded

Discarded

Definition(s)

Discarded

Discarded as mentioned in the fifth subsection, means a managed selection process in archives and databases to pick out material and information that can be omitted. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Corrective Measures

Corrective Measures

Definition(s)

Corrective Measures

Corrective measures as mentioned in the second subsection, means measures to remove the cause of an identified nonconformity or some other undesirable situation. See also the NS-EN-ISO 9000 standard, Chapter 3. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Correction

Correction

Definition(s)

Correction

Action to eliminate a detected nonconformity. Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Correction

Correction as mentioned in the second subsection means measures to remove an identified nonconformity. See also the NS-EN-ISO 9000 standard, Chapter 3. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Comprehensively and Adequately Considered

Comprehensively and Adequately Considered

Definition(s)

Comprehensively and Adequately Considered

Comprehensively and adequately considered as mentioned in the first subsection, means e.g. that reports, data and analyses included in the basis for decisions, are of the necessary quality, that different alternatives and consequences have been studied, and that relevant experts and user groups have been involved. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Agreement Between Goals

Agreement Between Goals

Definition(s)

Agreement Between Goals

Agreement between goals as mentioned in the second subsection, means that the goals are consistent and not contradictory. Source: Guidelines Regarding the Management Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance