Quality Assurance and Mechanical Integrity
It is important that an effective Mechanical Integrity Program is designed, developed and deployed to ensure that offshore oil platform equipment functions as required during its life in accordance with BSEE SEMS II (30 CFR 250.1916).
The blowout preventer system (BOP) is included in the Mechanical Integrity Program.
Written procedures that provide instructions should be developed to ensure the mechanical integrity and safe operation of equipment through:
- inspection
- testing
- quality assurance
The mechanical integrity program should encompass all equipment and systems used to prevent or mitigate uncontrolled releases of:
- hydrocarbons
- toxic substances
- other materials that may be harmful to the environment or safety
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1-4. Which program should encompass all equipment used to prevent uncontrolled releases of hydrocarbons, toxic substances and harmful materials?
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