Alternatives for inspecting outer continental shelf operations / / Committee on Alternatives for Inspection of Outer Continental Shelf Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council

• Pubblicazione: Washington, : National Academy Press, 1990
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (122 p.)
• Disciplina: 363.11962233819
• Soggetto topico: Offshore gas industry - Safety measures; Offshore oil well drilling - Safety measures
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Alternatives for Inspecting Outer Continental Shelf Operations -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1 Introduction -- OVERVIEW OF MMS FUNCTIONS -- The Safety Mission -- Inspection Budget -- OVERVIEW OF THE OCS OPERATIONS -- Facilities -- Offshore Oil and Gas Operations -- Crew Size -- Geographic Distribution -- Age Factors -- Growth in Number of Operating Companies -- Systems and Technologies -- System Safety Management -- Design Considerations -- Manufacturing Standards for Safety Equipment -- Training -- Aspects of Safety on the OCS -- Crew Safety -- Protection of Facilities and Property -- Environmental Protection -- Conservation of Resources -- SUMMARY -- 2 Current Inspection Program: Evolution and Practice -- PRESENT INSPECTION PRACTICE -- Overview of Inspection Program -- Inspection Policy -- Inspection Procedures -- Safety Communication to Operators -- Summary -- TECHNICAL FOUNDATION FOR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS -- Evolution of the Safety Practices for Drilling Operations -- Evolution of the Requirements for Safety Devices for Production Facilities -- SAFETY PERFORMANCE RECORD -- Adequacy of MMS OCS Safety Information System -- Injuries and Fatalities -- Exposure and Rates of Incidence of Injuries and Fatalities -- Causes of Fatalities and Injuries -- Pollution (Spill) Incidents -- Fires, Explosions, and Blowouts -- Violations Cited During Inspections -- 3 Major Considerations in Formulating An Inspection Program -- RELATIONSHIP OF INSPECTION TO SAFETY -- Compliance Versus Performance -- How Much Inspection? -- Inspecting for Operational Safety -- ADVANCES IN SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT -- CONFORMANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW -- 4 Alternative Approaches to Safety Inspection -- MODIFICATION OF PRESENT PRACTICES -- Alternative 1: Increased Inspection Onsite by MMS. ; Alternative 2: Inspection of a Sampling of PINCs During Annual Inspections, and Increased Spot Inspections -- Illustrative Scenario -- Greater Operator Accountability -- Safety Analyses -- Enhanced Spot Inspections -- Alternative 3: Annual Inspection of a Sampling of Facilities, and Increased Spot Inspections -- DEPARTURES FROM PRESENT INSPECTION PRACTICE -- Alternative 4: Third-Party Inspection With Government Audit -- Alternative 5: Self-Inspection -- 5 Considerations In Evaluating OCS Inspection Alternatives -- PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY SAFETY AWARENESS -- MAINTAINING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE -- View of Congress -- Media and Public Opinion -- Comparability With Other Federal and State Agency Practices -- EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES -- Government Resources -- Operator Resources -- Societal Costs and Benefits -- QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING OF INSPECTOR FORCE -- IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY TRENDS AND WARNINGS -- SAFETY PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY -- ADAPTABILITY OF THE INSPECTION SYSTEM TO CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES -- PRECEDENTS -- GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS -- 6 Assessment of Present Program and Alternatives -- PRESENT PROGRAM -- Responsiveness in Meeting Present Safety Needs: Adaptability to Changing Circumstances -- Responsiveness to Other Evaluation Considerations -- Maintenance of Public Confidence -- Use of Resources -- Qualification and Training of Inspector Force -- Identification of Safety Trends and Warnings -- Safety Performance Accountability -- Precedents -- ALTERNATIVE 1: INCREASED INSPECTION ONSITE BY MMS -- ALTERNATIVE 2: INSPECTION OF A SAMPLING OF PINCS DURING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS, AND INCREASED SPOT INSPE ... -- ALTERNATIVE 3: ANNUAL INSPECTION OF A SAMPLING OF FACILITIES AND INCREASED SPOT INSPECTIONS -- ALTERNATIVE 4: THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION WITH GOVERNMENT AUDIT -- ALTERNATIVE 5: SELF INSPECTION -- RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT. ; 7 Redirection of Inspector Activity to Enhance the Inspection Program -- TASK REDIRECTION -- Determining the Acceptability of Operator Safety Performance -- Identifying Less-Than-Acceptable Operators -- Identifying Deteriorating Operations -- Data Collection and Review -- Verifying the Effectiveness of Regulatory Requirements -- Opportunities for Acquiring Verification Data -- Information Flow and Access Considerations -- Identification of Emerging Safety Risks -- Redirection of Inspection Activity -- Broadening of Reporting and Investigation Criteria -- Dissemination of Investigation Results -- Action on Reports of Emerging Safety Risks -- INSPECTION FORCE CAPABILITIES -- PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS -- 8 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations -- FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- Appendix A Commentary on Federal Management of OCS Operations -- Appendix B U.S. Coast Guard Inspection Program for Fixed OCS Oil and Gas Facilities -- GENERAL BACKGROUND -- DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW PROGRAM -- SUMMARY OF BENEFITS -- Appendix C Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Excerpts (43 U.S.C.) -- 1331. DEFINITION -- 1332. CONGRESSIONAL DECLARATION OF POLICY -- 1348. OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION -- 1351. OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION -- Appendix D Data on PINCs and INCs -- Appendix E MMS Inspector Position Description: Petroleum Engineering Technician GS-0802-11 Offshore Oil And Gas District -- MAJOR DUTIES -- 1. Knowledge Required By The Position -- 2. Supervisory Controls -- 3. Guidelines -- 4. Complexity -- 5. Scope and Effect -- 6. Personnel Contacts -- 7. Purpose of Contacts -- 8. Physical Demands -- 9. Work Environment -- Appendix F Commentary on Representative Safety Goals and Approaches -- MODERN SAFETY GOALS -- Public Safety -- Environmental Safety -- SPECIFIC EXAMPLES -- Nuclear. ; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) -- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- Appendix G Commentary on the Feasibility of Sampling -- Appendix H Commentary on United Kingdom and Norwegian Inspection Requirements -- UNITED KINGDOM -- NORWAY -- Glossary.
• Titolo autorizzato: Alternatives for inspecting outer continental shelf operations
• ISBN: 1-280-21246-2; 9786610212460; 0-309-58252-0; 0-585-14906-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910811951403321
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