HSE sees safety management systems (SMS) as crucial mechanisms in the delivery of safety. We apply human and organisational techniques to the elements of the SMS to assess the effectiveness and determine areas for improvement. Important SMS elements are: – work control i.e. Permit to work – supervision – competence – effective safety leadershipContinue Reading
Operational readiness can be assured by systematically following assurance activities to cover necessary project/facility areas. Energy Institute PSM framework Element 13 provides generic guidance on activity flow. However, organisations should customise and adapt the activities to suit their specific needs and goals.Continue Reading
Customised checklist of questions that need to be answered as part of the Readiness Review process. Typical areas which can be covered in the checklist include: • HSE; • Process Safety; • Management of Change; • QA/ QC; • Maintenance; • Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices; • Training and Competency; • Emergency Response; •...Continue Reading
Readiness tests are conducted as part of the readiness assessment to evaluate the preparedness of the facility for live operations. These can comprise safety/emergency drills, pre-startup inspections, equipment test runs, etc.Continue Reading