Guidance
Safety case content and level of detail guidance note
Safety case content and level of detail guidance note
- NOPSEMA
- Guidance
- N-04300-GN0106
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkProcess Safety
- Barrier managementMajor accident managementRegulation and legislationRisk management
- Emergency responsePermit to workRisk assessmentSafety-case assurance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Guidance for preparing and assessing offshore petroleum facility safety cases explains appropriate content and proportionate detail. It covers facility descriptions, formal safety assessment, safety-critical controls, performance standards and integrated safety management systems. Emphasis falls on standalone evidence, workforce participation, assessment uncertainty and substantiated ALARP arguments rather than reproducing supporting documents.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Major accident management; major accident prevention.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety-case assurance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
The guidance describes expected content and detail for facility safety cases, including risk assessments, controls and safety management systems.
N-04300-GN0106. Themes: competence and training, control of work, process safety.