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Informing PU/Asset Environmental Team Leader/Environment Manager in advance
of any new chemicals being utilised in areas where the potential for discharge to the
marine environment exists, and ensuring input from the PU/Asset Environmental
Team Leader/Environment Manager (or delegate) into the HSE Assessment during
the chemical selection process in accordance with Section
5.1 of the AzSPU
Chemical and Hazardous Materials Management Procedure (AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-
00078-2);
Ensuring that the data required for the completion of the ERA, i.e. MSDS,
ecotoxicity data, and other information on the composition of chemical products is
available;
Ensuring that containment measures are in place to prevent any unplanned discharges
of chemicals or effluents containing chemicals to the environment.
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5.0 Procedure
5.1 ERA Requirement
In general, chemical selection and management shall be undertaken in accordance with the
AzSPU Chemical and Hazardous Materials Management Procedure (AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-
00078-2) and the Azerbaijan SPU Internal & External Material Release Reporting &
Notification Procedure (AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00075-2).
As specified in Section 5.1.2 of the AzSPU Chemical and Hazardous Materials Management
Procedure, in the event that
“discharge of chemicals into the environment is planned and unavoidable, persons
responsible for the selection shall ensure that:
Products least harmful to the environment are selected; and
The choice is validated by means of comprehensive Environmental Risk Assessment
(ERA).”
Further, the AzSPU Chemical and Hazardous Materials Management Procedure states that
“detailed environmental risk assessment shall not be normally required for chemicals used
in processes that will not result in a discharge to the environment which is either planned or
which can reasonably be anticipated. However, such assessment might be required when the
risk of environmental damage is high due to potential spill resulting from loss of
containment, e.g. during transportation of large volumes of highly toxic materials to offshore
locations”.
In this instance the person(s) responsible for the selection of chemicals shall liaise the Asset
Environmental Advisor for the advice on the need for the ERA
This ERA procedure shall therefore be utilised in the instance of planned discharge. An
ERA shall not be normally required for chemicals used in processes that will not result in a
planned or anticipated discharge to the environment. However, an ERA may be required
when the risk of environmental damage is high due to potential spill resulting from loss of
containment or integrity, e.g. during transportation of large volumes of highly toxic materials
to offshore locations, failure of equipment, etc. In these instances an ERA may be undertaken
in order to assess potential outcomes from catastrophic failure and assist in determining what
additional control or containment measures may be required as part of the chemical
handling/management process.
Further, an ERA may be undertaken following an identified leak or spill in order to present a
case to regulators with regard appropriate levels of fines/penalties which may be levied as a
result of the unapproved discharge. The requirement for this will be assessed on a case by
case basis.
The Asset Environmental Advisor shall be involved in the task-based HSE risk assessments
for the transfer, storage and use of hazardous materials in the process and should assess the
need for an ERA on a case to case basis.
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The steps required to determine whether an ERA is required are summarized in the flowchart
in Appendix 1. A summary of the process is provided below.
5.1 Initial Assessment
1. Assessment of Prior Approval:
Upon identification of a planned or potential
discharge, the initial step to is to determine whether the discharge has been the
subject of prior regulatory approval
(i.e., discussed in an approved ESIA or
PSA/HGA, or specific approval from MENR). This shall be a two stage process
requiring assessment of whether:
a. the chemical or substance is fully and currently approved by the relevant
regulatory authorities for use and/or discharge, and
b. The planned or potential discharge scenario conforms to such approval (in
terms of the volume, concentration, timing, receiving medium (if specified),
etc).
Where an ERA is being undertaken for a potential unplanned discharge (leak
or spill), estimates of volume, concentration etc should be based on a worst
case scenario (e.g., major spill, catastrophic failure of containment, etc). In
these instances the discharge scenario shall also consider backup
containment mechanisms, spill response, etc in determining whether actual
discharge will be within approved limits.
In the event that prior approval has been received covering the planned or potential
discharge, no additional risk assessment is mandated.
Accountability - PU/Asset Environmental Team Leader in consultation with the
Central Environmental Team
2. PLONOR Chemicals: for substances included in the OSPAR list of substances and
preparations which are considered to Pose Little or No Risk to the Environment
(PLONOR substances) and for substances which will not be discharged to the
environment (i.e. surface water, groundwater, aquifers or soils) as part of planned
operations, no detailed environmental assessment will be required. For these
materials, the assessment shall be made based on MSDS information, and any other
information on the composition and ecotoxicity of the material, to ensure that
containment measures are in place to prevent any risk of the material entering the
environment due to potential loss of containment either in storage, transportation,
transfer or at the point of use.
In the event that a chemical is listed as a PLONOR substance, or where no planned or
potential discharge to the environment is deemed likely, no additional environmental
risk assessment is mandated.
Accountability - PU/Asset Environmental Team Leader
3. Requirement for Qualitative or Quantitative Risk Assessment: For chemicals which
will be discharged into the environment as part of planned operations, or for
chemicals which are not on the PLONOR list but for which the potential for
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accidental release to the marine environment has been identified, the sequence of
actions is as follows:
1. Preliminary qualitative risk assessment of the chemical based on the existing
product information (refer Section 5.2).
If the qualitative risk assessment identifies the need for a further risk assessment,
then:
2. Full quantitative risk assessment based on the ecotoxicity tests (refer Section
5.3).
5.2 Preliminary Qualitative Assessment
Preliminary qualitative environmental risk assessment of chemicals that will be discharged
into the environment as part of the planned operations, or for which the potential for
unplanned (accidental) release to the marine environment has been identified, shall be
undertaken based on the information on the aquatic toxicity of the product available from
Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS), existing regulatory sources, e.g. OSPAR, UK OCNS, US
EPA, and review of the relevant COSHH form. The nature and sensitivity of the receiving
environment shall also be taken into account. For products which the qualitative assessment
indicates are of low toxic impact and low persistence, this information should be sufficient to
complete an assessment.
Where a preliminary qualitative ERA is being undertaken to assess potential risks of
spills/leaks, it is possible that an initial preliminary qualitative ERA may suggest that use is
unacceptable. In this instance the qualitative ERA may be revised to assess whether
secondary containment, spill prevention or other mitigation measures may reduce the risk to
acceptable levels.
For planned discharges, approval of the conclusions of the qualitative risk assessment may be
required from regulators. All consultation with regulators shall be coordinated through the
Central Environmental Team under the direction of the AzSPU Environmental Manager.
In the event that the preliminary quantitative ERA indicates an unacceptable risk, a full
quantitative assessment (refer Section 5.3) shall be undertaken.
Accountability
- PU/Asset Environmental Team Leader. Consultation with
Regulators: AzSPU Environmental Manager
5.3 Quantitative Risk Assessment
If the material is not of low toxic impact, or if insufficient information is available, then a
quantitative risk assessment shall be undertaken.
While a simple quantitative risk assessment may be undertaken internally by BP if
appropriate base data is available, it should be noted that for planned discharges approval
will likely be required from regulators (MENR). For this reason, suitably qualified external
contractors may be required to undertake aspects of the quantitative risk assessment (ie,
toxicity testing, detailed dispersion modelling, or other areas where there is potential for
contention with MENR).
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While there may be instances where a quantitative risk assessment is undertaken for purely
internal purposes, in most instances consultation with and approval from MENR will be
required throughout the process. Prior to undertaking a quantitative risk assessment the
requirement for MENR consultation shall be assessed and (if necessary) initiated. All
consultation with MENR shall be coordinated through the AzSPU Central Environmental
Team.
A summary flowchart of the quantitative risk assessment process is provided in Appendix 2.
In general, the process to be undertaken shall be as follows:
1.
Specify Target Species: Identify the behaviour of the chemical and determine the
appropriate Caspian target species for assessment (phytoplankton, zooplankton,
benthic species/sediment re-worker, fish species).
2.
Establish Toxicity Data: Determine whether appropriate quantitative toxicity
data (LC50/EC50) has been developed for the target species (Caspian-specific
Ecotoxicity Procedures: Methods Development and Implementation
(ERT
97/227) have been developed and were approved by ASCE Sept 1999 (letter
reference No. 01 No 730)). Where mixtures of chemicals are anticipated for
discharge, toxicity tests should ensure sufficient data to capture the most
sensitive impacts.
If appropriate toxicity data is not available, commission toxicity testing for the
target species in accordance with Caspian-specific Ecotoxicity Procedures
(ERT 97/227).
In commissioning and reviewing specific toxicity tests, it should be noted that
there is the possibility of interference with test results as a result of chemical
behavior. For example, chemicals which act as flocculants may interfere with
phytoplankton tests, resulting in results that are ambiguous or misleading with
regard toxicology. As a result, the test results should be subject to a “reality
check” by appropriately qualified personnel to ensure that results obtained fall
within expected parameters.
3.
Establish Discharge Scenario: Determine the discharge scenario under which
the toxicity data shall be assessed. A description of potential discharge scenarios
is provided in Table 1.
4.
Establish Threshold Toxicity Value: Following establishment of applicable
LC50/EC50, the Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC) shall be established.
PNEC is calculated by multiplying the LC50/EC50 concentration by a safety
factor in order to provide a concentration at which no acute toxic effect on the
target species is anticipated (where testing has been undertaken on chemical
mixtures with potential impacts on a range of species, PNEC shall be based upon
the most sensitive outcomes).
Where an ERA is being undertaken for the purposes of obtaining regulatory
approval for a chemical discharge, or for any other purpose requiring regulatory
approval or endorsement of the ERA outcome, PNEC shall be established on a
case-by-case basis in consultation with regulators.
Where an ERA is undertaken for purely internal BP purposes, safety factors shall
be determined on the basis of the discharge scenario, but indicative PNECs may
be calculated as follows:
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a. Continuous Discharge (discharge longer than 12 hours continuously) -
assumed safety factor 100:
PNEC =(LC50 or EC50)
100
b. One-off or sporadic discharge
(discharge less than
12 hours
continuously, no more than once over seven day period) - assumed
safety factor of 10
PNEC =(LC50 or EC50)
10
5.
Determine Discharge Concentration: The discharge concentration is the
concentration at which the chemical will enter the marine environment (i.e.,
before dilution due to mixing with Caspian waters).
If discharge concentration is less than the PNEC, no further assessment is
required and the chemical shall be approved for use.
In the event that PNEC will be exceeded at the discharge point, additional
assessment should be undertaken to establish whether impact will be too trivial
to warrant undertaking detailed modeling. In general, it can be assumed that if
initial turbulent mixing results in dilution to a concentration lower than the
PNEC, then any impact will be trivial and no additional assessment is required.
On this basis, if the discharge concentration is less than ten times the PNEC - ie,
if:
Discharge concentration < (PNEC) x 10
then in general it can be assumed that turbulent zone mixing will achieve a
reduction in concentration to below the PNEC and that consequently impact will
be trivial. However, approval for discharge by MENR may still be required.
6.
Dispersion Modelling: If discharge concentration is more than ten times the
PNEC, dispersion modelling shall be commissioned to determine the potential
area of impact (predicted extent of plume with concentration above the PNEC),
addressing predicted dispersion and chemical degradation following discharge.
Level of detail and complexity of the selected model will vary dependent upon:
The purpose of the risk assessment,
the sensitivity of the receiving environment;
Nature or frequency of discharge;
Volume of discharge;
Duration of discharge;
Composition of discharge.
7.
Effluent: Where discharge is planned or likely to include more than one
chemical, additional risk assessment may be required to assess impacts resulting
from a combination of compounds. At a minimum, an ERA shall be undertaken
as outlined above (Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3) for each compound in the proposed
or anticipated discharge.
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Management and mitigation measures, or allowable discharge volumes
/
concentrations, shall be based on the chemical or compound which the ERA
demonstrates to have the highest potential impact.
It should be noted that Steps
5 and
6 above
(Determination of Discharge
Concentration taking into account initial turbulent mixing; and Dispersion
Modelling) will not be applicable where discharge does not occur directly into
marine waters.
Accountability: The PU/Asset Environmental Team Leader shall be responsible
for initiating and overseeing the quantitative ERA, including engagement of
specialist contractor(s)
(as required) in consultation with the Central
Environmental Team. As noted previously, all consultation with MENR shall be
coordinated through the AzSPU Central Environmental Team.
5.4 Applicability to Discharge Scenarios
The ERA process as described in this document is most directly applicable to planned or
identified potential unplanned discharges. However, the principles can be applied
quantitatively and qualitatively to a wider range of scenarios. The Asset Environmental
Advisor shall determine the type of the assessment required based on the discharge scenario,
as outlined in Table 1 below.
Table 1. Discharge Scenarios and Types of Assessments
Scenario
Applicability
Planned Continuous
Discharge which is either permanent or which operates for
discharge
periods of several days or weeks. Requires quantitative risk
assessment, including dispersion modelling. Large safety factor
applied to toxicity data (refer Section 5.3), to reflect the fact
that extended exposure will occur in the environment.
Planned One-off
Where a discharge is planned to occur only once (such as the
discharge
discharge of hydrotest water). Small volume discharge is
unlikely to require dispersion modelling, and a qualitative
assessment will usually be sufficient. Large volume discharge
would require quantitative assessment, incorporating dispersion
modelling, but would use a smaller safety factor than for
continuous discharge, to reflect the fact that exposure duration
in the environment is limited to a short period.
Planned Intermittent
May require either qualitative or quantitative assessment,
discharge
depending on the volume, frequency, and location of the
discharge.
Unplanned discharge, i.e.
An ERA may be undertaken for circumstances where the
accidental spill
potential for an unplanned release exists (e.g., as part of the
selection process for use of a chemical on an offshore
platform) in order to assess potential risks and identify
management and mitigation measures which may be
required.
Where an ERA is being undertaken to assess potential
impacts from potential unplanned discharge (leak or spill),
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Scenario
Applicability
estimates of volume, concentration, etc should be based on
a worst case scenario (e.g., major spill, catastrophic failure
of containment, etc). In these instances the ERA may also
consider backup containment mechanisms, spill response,
etc in determining whether actual discharge will be within
approved limits.
Where potential for a significant toxic impact as a result of
potential release is identified, quantitative assessment shall
be required with dispersion modelling. A large safety
factor should be applied in the ERA, taking into
consideration the potential most severe case and damage to
the environment.
In the event of actual unplanned release, an ERA may be
undertaken in order to assess the potential for
environmental impact arising from the release. This may be
useful in order to:
- Assist in developing a response to the release;
- Presenting a case to regulators with regard appropriate
levels of fines/penalties which may be levies as a result
of the release.
In all instances of unplanned release initial response shall
be in accordance with The Azerbaijan SPU Spill to Sea
Response Plan for Offshore Facilities
(AZSPU-HSSE-
DOC-00018-3) or other appropriate spill response or
incident investigation procedures (as applicable), and the
Azerbaijan SPU Internal & External Material Release
Reporting & Notification Procedure (AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-
00075-2)
5.5 Data and Resources
Data and resource requirements for the ERA process are summarized in Appendix 3.
5.6 Consultation and Approval Requirements
The Asset Environmental Team Leader/Manager (or delegate) shall liaise with the AzSPU
Environmental Manager on any ERA requirements.
The AzSPU Environmental Manager (or delegate) shall advise whether any ERAs have
previously been undertaken for the same chemical(s), and of any previous approvals from
MENR for use of or discharges containing such chemical(s).
The AzSPU Environmental Manager (or delegate) shall be responsible for notifying
MENR of any planned discharges, and of ERA outcomes associated with a chemical release,
and for any further actions required to secure MENR approval to use any chemical.
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In the event of unplanned release, initial notification shall be undertaken as per Azerbaijan
SPU Internal & External Material Release Reporting & Notification Procedure (AZSPU-
HSSE-DOC-00075-2). Subsequent consultation with regulators with regard ERA process
and outcomes
(as required) shall be undertaken at the direction of the AzSPU
Environmental Manager.
Chemicals which fail the approval should not be used, and the Asset Operations Supervisor
shall ensure that:
The results of the risk assessment are used as a benchmark for further consultation
with the suppliers;
The discharge scenario is reviewed to achieve a satisfactory outcome;
The options for treating the discharge to remove some or all of the product, or
reducing the toxicity of the product are assessed.
5.6 Records
Records related to ERA for chemicals and hazardous materials are to be kept by the AzSPU
Environmental Manager and shall include, but not limited to:
List of approved chemicals;
Completed ERA;
Laboratory reports;
Correspondence with MENR.
Asset Environmental Advisor shall ensure that the Site Chemical and Hazardous Materials
Inventory (ref. 1) is updated to include reference to discharges, relevant ERAs and regulatory
approvals.
6.0 Key Documents/Tools/References
Document Title
Document Number
AzSPU Chemical and Hazardous Materials
AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00078-2
Management Procedure
Azerbaijan SPU Internal & External Material Release
AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00075-2
Reporting & Notification Procedure
The Azerbaijan SPU Spill to Sea Response Plan for
AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00018-3
Offshore Facilities
Incident Investigation and Reporting Procedure
AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00054-2
Caspian-specific Ecotoxicity Procedures: Methods
ERT 97/227
Development and Implementation
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7.0 Revision/Review Log
Revision Log
Revision Date
Authority
Custodian
Revision Details
31 October 2007
AzSPU
Environmental
Initial Issue,
Environmental
Monitoring
Manager / Faig
Officer / Afag
Askerov
Abbasova
28 January 2009
AzSPU
AzSPU Senior
Document reviewed and no changes
Environmental
Environmental
required. Revision date extended.
Manager / Faig
Advisor
Askerov
(monitoring)/
Afag Abbasova
31 January 2010
AzSPU
AzSPU Senior
Document has been review. No changes
Environmental
Environmental
required.
Manager / Faig
Advisor
Askerov
(monitoring)/
Afag Abbasova
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Appendix 1. ERA Decision Process
POTENTIAL DISCHARGE
IDENTIFIED
Is discharge of the chemical the subject of prior
Does the potential discharge meet the requirements of
approval (ESIA, PSA/HGA, valid permit from
YES
the prior approval for allowable discharge scenarios
MENR, etc)
(volume, concentration, timing, etc)
YES
NO
POTENTIAL UNPLANNED
Initial qualitative risk
OK
assessment
Revise qualitative risk
PLONOR
Not
assessment to assess potential
OK
NO
Chemical?
OK
spill prevention and mitigation
measures
PLANNED OR ACTUAL
Initial qualitative risk
assessment
Not
OK
REJECT
Full quantitative assessment
Not
(details Appendix 2)
OK
Quantitative
Implement spill
ERA
prevention and
Required:
mitigation
follow
measures
Not
OK
process for
OK
quantitative
ERA as per
YES
Planned
Discharge
Other effluent compounds?
NO
YES
USE IS
Effluent risk assessment
OK
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Appendix 2. Overview of the Quantitative Assessment Process
Assess requirement for MENR
approval/consultation, and define
consultation and approval process
Specify Target Species based on
chemical behaviour in water (agree
with Regulator if required)
Relevant toxicity data
YES
available for target species?
NO
Commission toxicity tests as
per Caspian-specific
Ecotoxicity Procedures.
Review of toxicity test results by
experience personnel to ensure no
identifiable interference
Establish discharge scenario
(volume, timeframe, discharge
concentration, etc)
Establish threshold toxicity
NO
value (PNEC) :
YES
CONTINUOUS
PNEC =(LC50 or EC50)
PNEC =(LC50 or EC50)
10
100
Will PNEC be exceeded at
NO
discharge point?
APPROVED
YES
FOR USE
Will concentration be reduced to PNEC
YES
NO
within zone of initial turbulent mixing?
Commission dispersion
modelling
Conduct risk assessment based
on modelling outcomes and
PASS?
consult (as required) with
Regulators
Identify alternatives and
NO
reassess
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Appendix 3. Data and Resource Requirements for the ERA Process
Information type
Input
Output
Required for
Risk assessment
Agree risk assessment
Specification and schedule
All cases
scoping
approach (e.g. qualitative or
for risk assessment.
quantitative).
Confirmation of data
Agree data requirements
requirements
(toxicity, modelling,
environmental survey)
Discharge
Identify analytical laboratory
Quantitative chemical
In instances where the
characterisation
Prepare and provide
description for use in
chemical composition of
representative samples or
designing toxicity tests and
a discharge is complex,
chemical and/or effluent
in developing dispersion
or where components
modelling scope of work
other than the chemical
in question as expected
to be present
Toxicity data
Identify appropriate toxicity
Toxicity (LC/EC50 values)
All cases
data, and contract laboratory
for appropriate species in
to undertake testing if
the appropriate
additional toxicity data
environmental
required.
compartment
Agree testing requirements
and schedule
Provide samples of chemical
and/or effluent with full
MSDS
Dispersion
Identify modelling
Typically, output will
Quantitative risk
modelling
requirements, and modelling
consist of maps plotting
assessment
contractor as required .
the concentration or
Provide detailed information
dilution contours for the
Not required for
on discharge scenario, and
chemical or effluent
preliminary qualitative
agree dispersion modelling
assessments
scenario
Environmental
Preliminary assessment as to
If environmental data are
assessment
need for site-specific
required, output will be
environmental data
either the provision of
Quantitative risk
existing survey data, or the
assessment
specification of a scope of
work to commission the
Not required for
necessary survey(s)
preliminary qualitative
Identify survey contractor
Environmental data for
assessments
Provide survey specification
point of discharge and
immediate surroundings
Risk assessment
Provide toxicity and (where
Completed risk assessment
Qualitative and/or
execution
appropriate) modelling and
quantitative risk
environmental survey data
assessment
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AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00054-2
This number supersedes:
UNIF-HSE-PRO-102-C2
Incorporates AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00010-3.
Authority:
Yuliy Zaytsev,
Custodian:
Rufat Mamedov, AzSPU
AzSPU Health and Safety
Incident Investigation
Manager Offshore
Specialist
Scope:
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Document
AzSPU HSSE Doc
Administrator:
Coordinator
Issue Date:
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Issuing Dept:
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Organization Offshore,
HSE&Engineering
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Incident Investigation and Reporting
CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION
4
1.1
PURPOSE
4
1.2
SCOPE
4
1.3
CONTRACTOR INVESTIGATIONS
4
2
RESPONSIBILITIES
5
2.1
ALL PERSONNEL
5
2.2
SPU LEADER (SPUL)
5
2.3
FUNCTIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS (VPS) OR DESIGNEE (OPERATIONS, MIDSTREAM, D&C,
HSE & ENGINEERING)
5
2.4
AREA/WELL/LOGISTIC OPERATIONS MANAGER
5
2.5
AZSPU ENTITY AVIATION AUTHORITY
5
2.6
MARINE AUTHORITY
6
2.7
SITE MANAGER
6
2.8
INCIDENT OWNER
7
2.9
INVESTIGATOR / INVESTIGATION TEAM
7
2.10
APPROVER
8
2.11
INCIDENT REPORT ORIGINATOR
8
2.12
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
9
2.13
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGERS (OFFSHORE, MIDSTREAM)
9
3
RECORDING AND CLASSIFYING INCIDENTS
10
3.1
REPORTING OF INCIDENTS IN RECORDING SYSTEMS
10
3.2
CLASSIFICATION OF INCIDENT
11
4
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCE
12
4.1
INVESTIGATION TEAM LEADERS
12
4.2
ROOT CAUSE SPECIALISTS (RCS)
12
4.3
MASTER ROOT CAUSE SPECIALIST (MRCS)
12
4.4
TEAM MEMBERS
12
5
CORPORATE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
13
5.1
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
13
5.2
INCIDENT NOTIFICATION FLOWCHART
15
6
THE INVESTIGATION PROCESS
17
6.1
DETERMINING INCIDENT SEVERITY
17
6.2
DEVIATION FROM INVESTIGATION PROCESS
17
6.3
TRACTION
19
6.4
ESTABLISH INVESTIGATION TEAM
19
6.5
TERMS OF REFERENCE
20
6.6
TEAM SELECTION
20
6.7
CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION
21
6.8
FACT FINDING
21
6.9
ESTABLISH THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
22
6.10
ESTABLISH AND ANALYZE FINDINGS
22
6.11
COMPILE REPORT
24
6.12
NON-CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS
24
6.13
REVIEW WITH MANAGEMENT
24
6.14
ACTIONS
25
6.15
INCIDENT REPORT ORIGINATOR
26
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2
Revision Date: 06 January, 2011
Document Number: AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00054-2
Print Date: 1 February 2011
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