Health & Safety Report 2014

HEALTH & SAFETY REPORT 2014

3.3.2 KPI-2 Verification Non-Compliance The safety-critical parts of offshore installations are subject to a verification process to ensure that they are suitable for their intended purpose and remain in good condition and repair. Safety-critical parts of an installation include, for example, fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown and temporary refuge. Verification is undertaken by an independent competent person (ICP) and the findings are ranked as levels 1, 2 or 3 using common definitions as outlined below and reported to Oil & Gas UK on a quarterly basis. KPI-2 monitors and measures non-compliances under levels 2 and 3, as they are the more significant findings.

1

Figure 11: Current Definitions – Verification Findings

Level

Performance standard satisfied, but an independent competent person (ICP) may suggest an improvement to the system or may request additional information to demonstrate compliance with a performance standard 5

1

Single performance standard failure with no significant threat to the installation

2

Fundamental weakness of the safety-critical element assurance system that: • involves multiple failures of a performance standard(s) or • presents a significant threat to the integrity of the installation

3

5 Level 1 performance is tracked by duty holders but is not part of the industry KPI scheme

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