HEALTH & SAFETY REPORT 2014
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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.
Figure 11: Current Definitions – Verification Findings
Level
1
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
2
Single performance standard failure with
no significant
threat to the installation
3
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
5
Level 1 performance is tracked by duty holders but is not part of the industry KPI scheme
