Introduction
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regulations require operators to implement a SEMS program to identify, address, and manage safety, environmental hazards, and impacts during the design, construction, start-up, operation, inspection, and maintenance of all new and existing Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities.
This course is a source of information and a practical training tool for offshore rig operators, lessees, safety personnel and workers to help develop and maintain an effective Safety and Environmental Management System for off-shore facilities.
References to SEMS in this course refers to the revised SEMS II rule, 40 CFR 250, Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf—Revisions to Safety and Environmental Management Systems , that became effective in 2013. The focus of the SEMS program is on promoting an operator-driven system that continually improves safety culture and safety practices within the industry.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the goals and objectives of SEMS II. |
| LO 1.2.1 | List and discuss the 17 SEMS II program elements. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe the various types of hazards analysis process under SEMS II. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Explain the criteria for the management of change (MOC). |
| LO 1.4.1 | Discuss operating procedures and contractor selection procedures. |
| LO 1.4.2 | Describe training requirements under SEMS II. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Explain the purposes of mechanical integrity and accident investigation. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Discuss auditing criteria required under SEMS II. |
| LO 1.7.1 | Describe BSEE evaluation, enforcement and inspection responsibilities. |
| LO 1.8.1 | Explain SEMS II recordkeeping requirements. |
| LO 1.8.2 | Discuss the concepts of stop work authority, and ultimate work authority. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)