Glossary
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Offshore Record
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Offshore Record
The duty holder must ensure that a continuously updated record of all persons present on an offshore installation is maintained (‘the offshore record’). The record must include every person who normally works on an offshore installation, including people who work only part of the time on the installation (eg while constructing it) even if temporarily off the installation, and any other person who visits even for a short time, eg onshore management, inspectors etc. 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 GuidanceIn Transit
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In Transit
The term ‘in transit’ relates to all times when the installation is not at or in the immediate vicinity of its first, a previous or its new working station. It is intended to exclude installations from the Regulations when the primary risks are marine. Manoeuvring in preparation for leaving a station or after arrival to position the installation is not part of transit, ie the Regulations do apply to such manoeuvring. 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 GuidanceRelevant Waters
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Relevant Waters
These waters comprise: tidal waters within Great Britain up to the seaward limits of territorial waters; territorial waters adjacent to Great Britain; and those areas of the UK continental shelf designated under the Continental Shelf Act 1964. 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 GuidanceRelevant Waters
Territorial waters, contiguous zone, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone of India shall have the meaning as defined in ‘The territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones act, 1974’. Source: Guidance Notes on Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (India), 2012. Regulatory GuidanceRelevant Waters
“Relevant waters” means—- tidal waters and parts of the sea in or adjacent to Great Britain up to the seaward limits of the territorial sea; and
- any area designated by order under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964. Note: 1964 c. 29; section 1(7) was amended by the Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 (c. 23), Schedule 3, paragraph 1.
Relevant Waters
“Relevant waters” means territorial waters, contiguous zone, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone of India. Source: Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, India, 18th June 2008. RegulationsStanding or Stationed
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Standing or Stationed
The term ‘standing or stationed’ indicates a degree of permanence. A Guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipelines Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995, Guidance on Regulations (UK HSE L70), Second Edition, 2002. Regulatory GuidanceSRSCR
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SRSCR
Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989. 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 GuidanceSRSCR
Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989 (Note: SI 1989/971.). 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 GuidanceSSR
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SSR
Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. 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 GuidanceSCR
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SCR
Steel Catenary Riser. Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global StandardsSCR
Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992. 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 GuidanceSCR
Offshore Installations (Safety Cases) Regulations 1992 (Note: SI 1992/2885.). 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 GuidancePPEWR
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PPEWR
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. 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 GuidanceOPITO
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OPITO
Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization. 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 GuidanceOFAR
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OFAR
Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First-Aid) Regulations 1989. 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 GuidanceHSW Act
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HSW Act
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. 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 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 GuidanceMaintaining Plant In An Efficient State, In Efficient Working Order And In Good Repair
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Maintaining Plant In An Efficient State, In Efficient Working Order And In Good Repair
Plant includes any machinery, equipment or tool, or any component. 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 GuidanceCompetent
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Competent
Regulation 7(5) says that a person is ‘competent’ who has ‘sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities’ to assist with health and safety measures. 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 GuidanceCompetent
In the context of this regulation includes having sufficient expertise in the equipment being examined and tested, and in its intended use. This competence may be available in house or through a suitably qualified external person or organisation. 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 GuidanceCompetent
Competence is not defined in the regulation but it includes having the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge, and actual experience of the type of plant to be examined, to enable, in the case of initial examinations, a judgement to be made on the suitability of plant, to enable defects or weaknesses to be detected, and for their importance in relation to the performance required of the particular plant to be assessed. 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 GuidanceCompetent
“Competent” in relation to a person means competent by way of sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities properly to perform or assist in performing the work which that person is required to do. Source: The Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995, UK S.I. 1995/2038, 1995. RegulationsPersonal Protective Equipment For Use In An Emergency
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Personal Protective Equipment For Use In An Emergency
Personal protective equipment for use in an emergency covers equipment such as survival suits, life jackets and smoke hoods. The written scheme of examination and testing should specify which equipment is to be covered. 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 GuidanceReasonably Foreseeable
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Reasonably Foreseeable
The term ‘reasonably foreseeable’ is used in the ACOP. This would include, for example, a catastrophic failure, a ship collision, a helicopter ditching near the installation, and a person falling from the installation during overside working. It would not, for example, include such things as a jumbo jet crashing into the installation. 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 GuidanceGood Prospect of Being Recovered, Rescued and Taken to a Place of Safety
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Good Prospect of Being Recovered, Rescued and Taken to a Place of Safety
Good prospect of being recovered, rescued and taken to a place of safety means arrangements designed to give a good probability - in all but the most severe storm conditions and sea states - of rescuing, recovering and taking to a place of safety persons who have to evacuate or escape from an installation, or who fall overboard or are involved in a helicopter ditching on take-off or landing. 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 GuidanceRecovery And Rescue Arrangements
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Recovery And Rescue Arrangements
recovery and rescue arrangements are:- facilities and services external to the installation, such as vessels, public sector and commercially provided search and rescue facilities;
- facilities on the installation such as installation-based fast rescue craft.1