Course Description

Attendees will learn how to develop a safety and environmental management program (SEMP) in accordance with API Recommended Practice 75 (RP75), a voluntary initiative encouraged by the Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The course explains how to integrate SEMP into other corporate loss control management programs and how to maintain an evergreen program for reducing the likelihood and/or minimizing the consequences of uncontrolled releases of toxics, flammables, and other hazardous materials. The course is composed of presentations, class discussions, and problem-solving sessions.

Course Objective

To present the principles and requirements for a safety and environmental management program (SEMP) for offshore oil and gas operations and facilities. This course provides an approach and guidance for the design, development, and evaluation of management systems.

Who Should attend?

Corporate and facility SEMP coordinators; safety and environmental professionals; production, maintenance, and engineering managers/supervisors; facility owners, operators, and contractors; and others involved in the design or implementation of a SEMP.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Offshore Safety
• Overview of API Recommended Practice 75 (RP75)
• Requirements of the Program Elements for SEMP
• Designing the management systems for SEMP
• Developing the policies, procedures, plans, and work instructions
• Evaluating safety and environmental performance
   

Benefits of Taking the Course

·         Appreciation of lessons learned from accident case histories;

·         Introduction to recognized and generally accepted safety and environmental risk management principles and practices;

·         Thorough understanding of the essential elements in managing the risks associated with offshore operations and facilities;

·         In-depth application of proven quality management principles and techniques;

·         Hands-on experience in planning a SEMP development project.