After the hazards identified in SIMOPS is completed, the Matrix of Permitted Operations (MOPO) is conducted to identify if any restrictions are to be imposed or if the simultaneous undertaking of the two activities is to be prohibited.Continue Reading

A manual of permitted operations (MOPO) is a visually coded manual or matrix used to define whether a work activity can be conducted safely within a given condition. It was developed by Shell’s Technical Safety Engineering Team primarily for controlling the level of risk associated with SIMOPs.Continue Reading

MOPO stands for Matrix of Permitted Operations. The study is done to map operational activities against foreseeable situations that would compromise safe operating limits. The matrix would identify and differentiate between permitted, permitted with caution and not permitted conditions to help operators make decisions in given scenarios.Continue Reading

Simultaneous Operation (SIMOPS) of construction activities focuses on the construction phase of a project which does not include installation and production activities.Continue Reading

Risk is assessed through three main steps: (1) Hazard identification (2) Risk analysis and evaluation (3) Risk controlContinue Reading

Reference tool to determine if activities can be performed simultaneously.Continue Reading

The SIMOPS risk assessment is conducted using the following steps: Identify the combined operations Execute Risk Assessment for each task separately Identify the additional hazards introduced by the SIMOPS Assessing the relevant level of risk Verify the adequacy of the planned control measure Identifying additional risk reduction measures.Continue Reading

Matrix of Permitted Operations (MOPO) is used to maintain an acceptable level of risk for the operations. MOPO is a guide to define the limit of safe operations or activities that are permitted if control and/or mitigation measures are reduced and/or removed e.g. SCEs in terms of threat controls, recovery preparedness and escalation factors are...Continue Reading

By conducting a SIMOPS Risk Assessment and producing a Matrix of Permitted Operations.Continue Reading

Through SIMOPS study, we are able to identify possible interactions between activities that may adversely impact people, property or the environment.Continue Reading