Risk Criteria

Risk Criteria

Definition(s)

Risk Criteria

Terms of reference against which the significance of risk is evaluated.
  • Note 1 to entry: Risk criteria are based on organizational objectives, and external and internal context.
  • Note 2 to entry: Risk criteria can be derived from standards, laws, policies and other requirements.
[SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009, 3.3.1.3] Source: ISO 17776:2016, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Offshore production installations — Major accident hazard management during the design of new installations, Second Edition, December 2016. Global Standards

Risk Criteria

Terms of reference against which the significance of risk is evaluated. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009]
  • Note 1 to entry: Risk criteria are based on organizational objectives, and external and internal context.
  • Note 2 to entry: Risk criteria can be derived from standards, laws, policies and other requirements.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Risk Criteria

Terms of reference against which the significance of a risk (1.1) is evaluated.
  • NOTE 1 Risk criteria are based on organizational objectives, and external (3.3.1.1) and internal context (3.3.1.2).
  • NOTE 2 Risk criteria can be derived from standards, laws, policies and other requirements.
Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Risk Aversion

Risk Aversion

Definition(s)

Risk aversion

Attitude to turn away from risk (1.1). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  
Risk Attitude

Risk Attitude

Definition(s)

Risk attitude

Organization's approach to assess and eventually pursue, retain, take or turn away from risk (1.1). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  
Risk Appetite

Risk Appetite

Definition(s)

Risk appetite

Amount and type of risk (1.1) that an organization is willing to pursue or retain. Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  
Risk Aggregation

Risk Aggregation

Definition(s)

Risk aggregation

Combination of a number of risks into one risk (1.1) to develop a more complete understanding of the overall risk. Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  
Resilience

Resilience

Definition(s)

Resilience

The ability to adapt to changing conditions and prepare for, withstand and rapidly recover from disruption.

Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards

Resilience

The ability to adapt to changing conditions and prepare for, withstand, and rapidly recover from disruption. From: DHS Risk Lexicon. Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards

Resilience

Ability to adapt to changing conditions and prepare for, withstand, and rapidly recover from disruption.

Sample Usage: The county was able to recover quickly from the disaster because of the resilience of governmental support systems.

Extended Definition: ability of systems, infrastructures, government, business, communities, and individuals to resist, tolerate, absorb, recover from, prepare for, or adapt to an adverse occurrence that causes harm, destruction, or loss.

Annotation:

  1. According to the QHSR, ―Resilient individuals, families, and communities—and the systems that sustain them—are informed, trained, and materially and psychologically prepared to withstand disruption, absorb or tolerate disturbance, know their role in a crisis, adapt to changing conditions, and grow stronger over time.‖
  2. Resilience can reduce the consequences associated with an incident, event, or occurrence; resilience can also impact the likelihood of a significant incident, event, or occurrence happening at all.

Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance

Resilience

Adaptive capacity of an organization in a complex and changing environment.

Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards

Residual Risk

Residual Risk

Definition(s)

Residual Risk

Risk that remains after controls have been implemented. Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

Residual Risk

Risk that remains after risk management measures have been implemented.

Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Residual Risk

Risk that remains after risk management measures have been implemented. Sample Usage: While increased patrols lessened the likelihood of trespassers, residual risk remained due to the unlocked exterior doors. Synonym: unmitigated risk (residual risk). Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance

Residual Risk

The amount of assessed risk that remains after risk controls/barriers have been fully implemented to reduce and mitigate a risk. 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  

Residual Risk

Risk remaining after risk treatment.
  • Note 1 to entry: Residual risk can contain unidentified risk.
  • Note 2 to entry: Residual risk can also be known as “retained risk”.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Residual Risk

Risk (1.1) remaining after risk treatment (3.8.1).
  • NOTE 1 Residual risk can contain unidentified risk.
  • NOTE 2 Residual risk can also be known as “retained risk”.
Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  

Residual Risk

Risk that remains when a barrier, or combination of barriers, operates as intended. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards  

Residual Risk

The remaining risk after the security controls or countermeasures have been applied.

Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National Standard
Review

Review

Definition(s)

Review

A process of understanding reported outcomes and assessments of activities with the purpose of learning how to improve performance. An insightful review takes into account a range of different inputs and signals by identifying and understanding change in reported KPIs, management observations, productivity, workforce feedback, audit findings, culture surveys, employee retention, external learnings and many other factors. Effective reviews involve managers with sufficient accountability and authority to put learning into action. 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  

Review

Activity undertaken to determine the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the subject matter to achieve established objectives. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009]. Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Review

Activity undertaken to determine the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the subject matter to achieve established objectives. NOTE Review can be applied to a risk management framework (2.1.1), risk management process (3.1), risk (1.1) or control (3.8.1.1). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  

Review

Signifies a systematic examination of drawings, design documents or records in order to evaluate their ability to meet requirements, to identify any problems and to pro-pose necessary actions. Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards
Probability

Probability

Definition(s)

Probability

Numerical value between zero and one assigned to a random event (which is a subset of the sample space) in such a way that the assigned number obeys three axioms: 1) the probability of the random event "A" must be equal to, or lie between, zero and one; 2) the probability that the outcome is within the sample space must equal one; and

3) the probability that the random event "A" or "B" occurs must equal the probability of the random event "A" plus the probability of the random event "B" for any two mutually exclusive events.

Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Probability

Numerical value between zero and one assigned to a random event (which is a subset of the sample space) in such a way that the assigned number obeys three axioms: (1) the probability of the random event ―A‖ must be equal to, or lie between, zero and one; (2) the probability that the outcome is within the sample space must equal one; and (3) the probability that the random event ―A‖ or ―B‖ occurs must equal the probability of the random event ―A‖ plus the probability of the random event ―B‖ for any two mutually exclusive events. Sample Usage: The probability of a coin landing on "heads" is 1/2. Annotation:
  1. 1.Probability can be roughly interpreted as the percent chance that something will occur. For example, a weather forecaster’s estimate of a 30 percent chance of rain in the Washington, DC area is equivalent to a probability of 0.3 that rain will occur somewhere in Washington, DC.
  2. 2.A probability of 0 indicates the occurrence is impossible; 1 indicates that the occurrence will definitely happen.
  3. 3.Probability is used colloquially as a synonym for likelihood, but in statistical usage there is a clear distinction.
  4. 4.The probability that event A occurs is written as P(A).
  5. 5.Event A and event B are mutually exclusive if they cannot occur at the same time. For example, a coin toss can result in either heads or tails, but both outcomes cannot happen simultaneously.
  6. 6.Event A and event B are statistically independent if the occurrence of one event has no impact on the probability of the other. Examples of two events that are independent are the systems designed to prevent an attack as described the Fault Tree example and Event Tree example. The probability that the Personnel Action to Stop Attack is successful is not affected by whether the Security Equipment to Stop Attack is successful and vice versa. Two events that may not be independent are the collapse of a bridge and the occurrence of a major earthquake in the area. Clearly the probability of a bridge collapse can be affected by the occurrence of a major earthquake. However, the two events may also be independent: a bridge can survive an earthquake and a bridge can collapse in the absence of any earthquake.
  7. 7.Conditional probability is the probability of some event A, given the occurrence of some other event B, written as P(A|B). An example is the conditional probability of a person dying (event A), given that they contract the pandemic flu (event B).
  8. 8.Joint probability is the probability of two events occurring in conjunction -that is, the probability that event A and event B both occur, written as ) or P(AB) and pronounced A intersect B. The probability of someone dying from the pandemic flu is equal to the joint probability of someone contracting the flu (event A) and the flu killing them (event B). Joint probabilities are regularly used in Probabilistic Risk Assessments and Event Trees.
  9. 9.Conditional and joint probabilities are related by the following formula:
P(A|B) = P(AB)/P(B) (1) If events A and B are statistically independent then P(A|B) = P(A) and the relationship (1) above becomes P(A) × P(B) = P(AB) Consequently, for statistically independent events, the joint probability of event A and event B is equal to the product of their individual probabilities. An example of the joint probability of two independent events is given in the Event Tree example. If the probability that Personnel Action to Stop Attack fails equals P(A) and the probability that Security Equipment to Stop Attack fails equals P(B) then Probability of Successful Attack = P(AB) = P(A) × P(B) = 0.1 × 0.3 = 0.03 as calculated in the Event Tree example (see Figure A on page 14). 10.Marginal probability is the unconditional probability of event A, P(A). It is the probability of A regardless of whether event B did or did not occur. If B can be thought of as the event of a random variable X having a given outcome, then the marginal probability of A can be obtained by summing (or integrating, more generally) the joint probabilities over all outcomes for X. Suppose, for example, that event A is the occurrence of an illegal person entering the country and X is the random variable of where he entered the country. Then there are two possible outcomes of X: either he entered through an official point of entry (event B), or he did not (event B’ pronounced B-not). Then the probability of the person entering the country, P(A), is equal to the sum of the joint probabilities of him entering by traveling through a point of entry plus the probability of him entering by not traveling through a point of entry. P(A) = P(AB) + P(AB’). This is called marginalization. Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance

Probability

Measure of the chance of occurrence expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 is impossibility and 1 is absolute certainty. NOTE See definition 3.6.1.1, Note 2. Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Level of Risk

Level of Risk

Definition(s)

Level of risk

Magnitude of a risk expressed in terms of the combination of consequences and their likelihood. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009, modified — “or combination of risks,” has been deleted.] Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Level of risk

Magnitude of a risk (1.1) or combination of risks, expressed in terms of the combination of consequences (3.6.1.3) and their likelihood (3.6.1.1). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Internal Context

Internal Context

Definition(s)

IEC 27000:2014, Information technology

Internal environment in which the organization seeks to achieve its objectives. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009]
  • Note 1 to entry: Internal context can include:
    • governance, organizational structure, roles and accountabilities;
    • policies, objectives, and the strategies that are in place to achieve them;
    • the capabilities, understood in terms of resources and knowledge (e.g. capital, time, people, processes, systems and technologies);
    • information systems, information flows and decision-making processes (both formal and informal);
    • relationships with, and perceptions and values of, internal stakeholders;
    • the organization’s culture;
    • standards, guidelines and models adopted by the organization; and
    • form and extent of contractual relationships.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Internal context

Internal environment in which the organization seeks to achieve its objectives. NOTE Internal context can include: governance, organizational structure, roles and accountabilities; policies, objectives, and the strategies that are in place to achieve them; the capabilities, understood in terms of resources and knowledge (e.g. capital, time, people, processes, systems and technologies); information systems, information flows and decision-making processes (both formal and informal); relationships with, and perceptions and values of internal stakeholders; the organization's culture; standards, guidelines and models adopted by the organization; and form and extent of contractual relationships. Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Event

Event

Definition(s)

Event

An unintended or uncontrolled outcome of an operating activity that has, or could have, contributed to harmful consequences to people, property or the environment. 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  

Event

Occurrence or change of a particular set of circumstances. [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009]
  • Note 1 to entry: An event can be one or more occurrences, and can have several causes.
  • Note 2 to entry: An event can consist of something not happening.
  • Note 3 to entry: An event can sometimes be referred to as an “incident” or “accident”.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Event

Occurrence or change of a particular set of circumstances.
  • NOTE 1 An event can be one or more occurrences, and can have several causes.
  • NOTE 2 An event can consist of something not happening.
  • NOTE 3 An event can sometimes be referred to as an “incident” or “accident”.
  • NOTE 4 An event without consequences (3.6.1.3) can also be referred to as a “near miss”, “incident”, “near hit” or “close call”.
Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  

Event

An observable occurrence in an information system or network. Extended Definition: Sometimes provides an indication that an incident is occurring or at least raise the suspicion that an incident may be occurring. Adapted from: CNSSI 4009 Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards  

Event

An unplanned or uncontrolled outcome of a business operation or activity that has or could have contributed to an injury, illness or physical damage or environmental damage. Source: OGP Report No. 456, Process Safety – Recommended Practice on Key Performance Indicators, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, November 2011. Global Standards
External Context

External Context

Definition(s)

External Context

External environment in which the organization seeks to achieve its objectives [SOURCE: ISO Guide 73:2009]
  • Note 1 to entry: External context can include:
    • — the cultural, social, political, legal, regulatory, financial, technological, economic, natural and competitive environment, whether international, national, regional or local;
    • — key drivers and trends having impact on the objectives of the organization; and
    • — relationships with, and perceptions and values of, external stakeholders.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

External Context

External environment in which the organization seeks to achieve its objectives. NOTE External context can include: the cultural, social, political, legal, regulatory, financial, technological, economic, natural and competitive environment, whether international, national, regional or local; key drivers and trends having impact on the objectives of the organization; and relationships with, and perceptions and values of external stakeholders (3.2.1.1). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Exposure

Exposure

Definition(s)

Exposure

Extent to which an organization and/or stakeholder (3.2.1.1) is subject to an event (3.5.1.3). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards  

Exposure

The condition of being unprotected, thereby allowing access to information or access to capabilities that an attacker can use to enter a system or network. Adapted from: NCSD glossary. Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards
Establishing the Context

Establishing the Context

Definition(s)

Establishing the context

Defining the external and internal parameters to be taken into account when managing risk, and setting the scope and risk criteria (3.3.1.3) for the risk management policy (2.1.2). Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Communication and Consultation

Communication and Consultation

Definition(s)

Communication and consultation

Continual and iterative processes that an organization conducts to provide, share or obtain information, and to engage in dialogue with stakeholders (3.2.1.1) regarding the management of risk (1.1). NOTE 1 The information can relate to the existence, nature, form, likelihood (3.6.1.1), significance, evaluation, acceptability and treatment of the management of risk. NOTE 2 Consultation is a two-way process of informed communication between an organization and its stakeholders on an issue prior to making a decision or determining a direction on that issue. Consultation is: a process which impacts on a decision through influence rather than power; and an input to decision making, not joint decision making. Source: ISO Guide 73:2009(E/F), Risk Management – Vocabulary, First Edition, 2009. Global Standards
Innovation

Innovation

Definition(s)

Innovation

In the context of an organization, the term innovation refers to the entire process by which individuals or groups generate creative new ideas and convert them into products, services, or business practices (see Clause A.5). Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards  

Innovation

In the context of an organization, the term “innovation” refers to the entire process by which people or groups generate new ideas and convert them into commercial products, services and business practices. Innovation is frequently obtained as a result of sharing collective knowledge. Successful innovation results from a high degree of people involvement (see also Clauses A.10 and A.14). Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards
Involvement

Involvement

Definition(s)

Involvement

Engagement in, and contribution to, shared objectives. Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards
Competence Development

Competence Development

Definition(s)

Competence development

Process to increase the competence of a person, a group of people, or an organization. Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards
Competence Acquisition

Competence Acquisition

Definition(s)

Competence acquisition

Process to ensure that competence (3.1) is attained by a person, a group of people, or an organization. NOTE In order to ensure the needs and objectives of the organization are being met, it can be necessary to have a continual programme of competence acquisition. Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards
Competence

Competence

Definition(s)

Competence

Ability of an individual to perform a job properly through a combination of training, demonstrated skills, accumulated experience and personal attributes. Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries - Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

Competence

Competence means having a combination of training, knowledge and experience such that the person can do the job required in a safe and efficient manner. Source: Commercial Diving Projects Offshore, Diving at Work Regulations 1997, Approved Code of Practice (UK HSE L103), First Edition, 1998. Regulatory Guidance  

Competence

Competence means qualifications, training and experience to carry out their assigned work in safe manner. Source: Guidance Notes on Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (India), 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results.
  • NOTE: 1 Continuing application of competence can be affected by the work environment with all its variations, pressures, relationships and conflicts that can affect, for example, attitude and commitment to apply the relevant knowledge and skills.
  • NOTE: 2 Competence requirements are more than academic qualifications, training and experience. They define the results or outcomes to be achieved for a particular job, the performance criteria or standards to be achieved, the evidence required and the method of obtaining it.
  • NOTE: 3 Competences referenced in this International Standard apply both to people within an organization and those outsourced.
Source: ISO 10018:2012(EN), Quality management — Guidelines on people involvement and competence, First Edition, September 2012. Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.6]. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards Source: ISO/IEC 17021:2011 (E) – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems . Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results NOTE   Ability implies the appropriate application of personal behavior during the audit process. Source: ISO 19011:2011 (E) – Guidelines for auditing management system. Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results. Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards  

Competence

Ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis Note 1 to entry: Competence is a combination of knowledge, practical and thinking skills, and a person’s behaviour. EXAMPLE 1 McCoy’s Law: competency = knowledge × skills × behaviours. EXAMPLE 2 Bloom’s taxonomy: competency = knowledge × skills × (technical + ability). Source: ISO/TS 17969:2015, Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Guidelines on competency for personnel, First Edition, June 2015. Global Standards  

Competence

A person’s ability to meet – accurately and reliability – the performance requirements for a defined role. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards  

Competence

A person’s ability to accurately and reliably meet the performance requirements for a defined role. Competence includes the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the required tasks successfully, the ability to recognize personal limits and so seek physical help or input from others when appropriate, and the conscientious application of skills and knowledge every time they are used. Competence thus includes a behavioural element, ie ability to apply personal skills and knowledge in typical workplace situations. Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards  

Competence

Competence is defined in regulation 6(5) of MHSWR as having sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities. Further guidance on competence in relation to this regulation is provided in paragraph 69. 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  

Competence

An individual’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and behavioral attributes that enable him or her to perform his or her work consistently, precisely, and reliably.

Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Competence Assurance-Guidelines for Building a Successful Program Revision April 2015. IADC Guidelines

 

Competence

An individual's ability to function within the scope of his/her work responsibilities.

Source: IADC Competence Assurance Accreditation Program. IADC Guidelines
UFJ

UFJ

Definition(s)

UFJ

Upper flex joint. Source: API Specification 16Q, Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, Second Edition, April 2017. 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
Soft Hang-Off

Soft Hang-Off

Definition(s)

Soft Hang-Off (Riser Hang-Off)

The riser support at the vessel is either through the tensioners only or the tensioners and the motion compensator. This support is generally like a soft spring that results in very little riser vertical motion. The vessel motions are substantially greater than the riser motions, and the riser load variations are substantially lower in this condition than in the hard hang-off condition. 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
Stack Connector

Stack Connector

Definition(s)

Stack Connector

Hydraulically operated connector that joins the BOP stack to the subsea wellhead. 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
Storm Configuration

Storm Configuration

Definition(s)

Storm Configuration (Riser Hang-Off)

The riser is hung off (disconnected) near the wellhead in a severe storm with the LMRP in the riser string. 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
Running/Pulling Configuration

Running/Pulling Configuration

Definition(s)

Running/Pulling Configuration (Riser Hang-Off)

The riser is run or pulled in environmental conditions defined in the rig operations manual as suitable for the operation. The riser can be run with the BOP or just with the LMRP. 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  
Rotary Kelly Bushing

Rotary Kelly Bushing

Definition(s)

Rotary Kelly Bushing

Bushing that rotationally connects the rotary table to the drill string kelly bar, the top of which is commonly used as vertical reference for the drill floor.

Source: API Specification 16Q, Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, Second Edition, April 2017. Global Standards

Rotary Kelly Bushing

Bushing that sits on top of the rotary table.
  • NOTE: It transmits torque from the rotary table to the kelly and is commonly used as a reference for vertical measurements from the drill-floor.
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
Work Equipment

Work Equipment

Definition(s)

Work Equipment

Work equipment includes all machinery, apparatus, tools or plant used in the course of work. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Work Equipment

Tools, including hardware and software, machines, vehicles, devices, furniture, installations and other components used in the work system (2.2). Source: ISO 6385:2016, Ergonomics principles in the design of work systems, Third Edition, September 2016. Global Standards  
Working Environment

Working Environment

Definition(s)

Working Environment

The surroundings and conditions in which work is performed. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Working Environment

The health, safety and environment concept also includes the working environment, which according to the Working Environment Act is a collective term for all factors in the work situation that can have an impact on the employees' physical and psychological health and welfare. The content of the concept is evident from Section 1-1 of the Working Environment Act. In addition to health safety, e.g. physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic factors, the concept also includes psychological impacts and welfare factors. The most important working environment factors are mentioned in Chapter 4 of the Working Environment Act, see especially Section 4-1 of the Working Environment Act, which sets a requirement for a fully prudent working environment. For a more detailed discussion of this requirement, reference is made to Odelsting Proposition No. 3 (1975-1976), Recommendation to the Odelsting No. 10 (1976-1977) and Odelsting Proposition No. 49 (2004-2005). Source: Guidelines Regarding the Framework Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance  
Verification Scheme

Verification Scheme

Definition(s)

Verification Scheme

A written scheme of examination for ensuring that identified HSE-critical activities/tasks and equipment/systems are suitable and remain in good repair and condition. Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines  

Verification Scheme

Any reference in these Regulations to a verification scheme is a reference to a suitable written scheme for ensuring, by means described in paragraph (6), that the safety-critical elements and the specified plant—
  1. are or, where they remain to be provided, will be suitable; and
  2. where they have been provided, remain in good repair and condition.
Source: The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, UK S.I. 2005/3117, 2005. Regulations  

Verification Scheme

(1) In regulations 55 to 62, verification scheme means a written scheme for ensuring, by the means described in subclause (2), that the safety-critical elements— (a) are or, where they are yet to be provided, will be suitable; and (b) where they have been provided, remain in good repair and condition. (2) The means referred to in subclause (1) are— (a) examination, including testing where appropriate, of the safety-critical elements by an independent and competent person: (b) examination of any design, specification, certificate, or other document, marking, or standard relating to the safety-critical elements: (c) examination of work in progress by independent and competent persons: (d) the taking of appropriate action following a report by an independent and competent person: (e) the taking of such steps as may be properly provided for under regulation 55 and Schedule 6: (f) the taking of any steps incidental to the means described in this subclause. Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Petroleum Exploration and Extraction) Regulations 2013, SR 2013/208, New Zealand, as of May 2013. Regulations