Definition(s)
SOOB
Summary of Operation Boundaries.
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
Summary of Operation Boundaries (SOOB)
A summary of defeating factors (either single or in combination) that have the potential to exceed the tolerability limits of safe operations. These defeating factors are qualitatively determined using experience and establish the boundaries in which operations are carried out.
Other Related Terms and Definitions:
Shell EP95-0010 (Revision 1 – 25 Jan 2001) – (Manual of Permitted Operations – MOPO) – Manual of Permitted Operations defines the limits of safe operation when barrier effectiveness is reduced. The limit of safe operation permitted during periods of escalated risk in either likelihood or consequence. The limit of safe operations if the barriers are reduced, removed, or purposely defeated.
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