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907 Introduction to SEMS II
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What must I include in the SEMS program?

You must have a written and properly documented SEMS program in place that meets the minimum requirements contained in each of the 17 program elements listed below. You must also make sure it is available to BSEE upon request.

SEMS planning meetings should include discussion of each of the 17 requirements.
  1. General
  2. Safety and Environmental Information
  3. Hazards Analysis
  4. Management of Change
  5. Operating Procedures
  6. Safe Work Practices
  7. Training
  8. Mechanical Integrity (Assurance of Quality and Mechanical Integrity of Critical Equipment)
  9. Pre-startup Review
  10. Emergency Response and Control
  11. Investigation of Incidents
  12. Auditing (Audit of Safety and Environmental Management Program Elements)
  13. Recordkeeping (Records and Documentation) and additional BSEE requirements
  14. Stop Work Authority (SWA)
  15. Ultimate Work Authority (UWA)
  16. Employee Participation Plan (EPP)
  17. Reporting Unsafe Working Conditions

You must include a job safety analysis (JSA) for OCS activities identified or discussed in the SEMS program.

The SEMS program must meet or exceed the standards of safety and environmental protection of API RP 75.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-6. What must you include for OCS activities identified or discussed in the SEMS program?