Guidance

Guidance on risk assessment for offshore installations

HSEUK Health and Safety ExecutiveOffshore Information Sheet 3/2006

Guidance on risk assessment for offshore installations

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Summary

Guidance for offshore duty holders on proportionate risk assessment supporting safety-case compliance, particularly for fire and explosion hazards. It compares qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantified approaches, explains hazard identification and risk ranking, and addresses risk reduction decisions, uncertainty, documentation, contractor involvement and integration with safety management systems.

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About This Record
Publisher
UK Health and Safety Executive
Type
Guidance
Reference
Offshore Information Sheet 3/2006
Date
2006
Topic
Explosion, Fire, Major Accident Management, Regulation and Legislation, Risk Management
Control
Contractor Management, Risk Assessment, Safety-Case Assurance
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Offshore Installation
Link
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Publisher page
hse.gov.uk
Record
hse-is3-2006 · added 3 September 2026

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