Guidance

Safety management system guidance note

NOPSEMANational Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management AuthorityN-04300-GN1052

Safety management system guidance note

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Summary

Guidance on integrating safety management systems with the offshore petroleum safety-case regime. It addresses control effectiveness, workforce competence, work authorisation, change management and continual improvement. Performance standards, monitoring and review underpin assurance, alongside organisational commitment and management of both major accident and occupational risks, including psychosocial hazards.

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About This Record
Publisher
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
Type
Guidance
Reference
N-04300-GN1052
Date
25 November 2025
Topic
Leadership and Safety Culture, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Regulation and Legislation, Risk Management, Safety-Performance Measurement
Control
Competence and Training, Management of Change, Permit to Work, Safety-Case Assurance
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
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