Definition(s)
Prevention
The action that is taken to reduce the probability of an event in order to reduce the overall risk that the event poses to the platform.
Source: API RP 2FB, Recommended Practice for the Design of Offshore Facilities Against Fire and Blast Loading, First Edition, April 2006. Global Standards
Prevention, of Hazards
To establish measures that eliminate/reduce the probability of occurrence of undesired events.
Source: API Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards
Prevention, of Hazards
Reduction of the likelihood of a hazardous event.
Source: ISO 15544:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Requirements and guidelines for emergency. Global Standards