Bridging and simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) documents evaluation checklist

Overview
Documentation is… Y/N Comments
Easy to read – format and layout clear
Quick to reference – check reference several aspects at random
Concise – clear and to the point
Minimal narrative – use of bullet points in checklists; use of tables and
flowcharts in preference to wordy explanations

Considerations
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1 Document control and preface
1.1 Document control register
1.2 Table of document name, document number, edition, version and date issued
1.3 Distribution list
1.4 Revision procedure
2 Contents
2.1 Plan structure – diagram format
2.2 Table of contents
2.3 List of figures, charts and tables
3 Introduction
3.1 Purpose
3.2 Scope

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3.2.1 Integration with National plans
3.2.2 Integration with State plans
3.2.3 Integration with other company plans
3.3 Objectives
3.4 Priorities
3.5 Location details
3.5.1 Location map, coordinates and distances or times table
3.5.2 Area map and details
3.6 Policy and leadership
3.6.1 Policy statements are included
3.6.2 Applicable Act and regulations for the project are listed
3.6.3 Confirmation that parties have jointly reviewed their safety policies to
manage possible conflicts
3.6.4 There is a commitment to controlling hazards and risk for the project or
operation to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)
3.6.5 Obligations and responsibilities are specified for the implementation of
agreed safety policies and objectives
3.6.6 Describes means by which the policies and objectives of the project, as
well as individual responsibilities and obligations, are communicated
3.6.7 There is a commitment by senior management to take direct
responsibility for implementation and maintenance of the health and
safety policies
3.6.8 There are mechanisms that promote the active involvement of all
employees in achieving policy objectives.
3.6.9 Describes steps taken by operator to be satisfied that the rig, equipment
or service provider or organisation is fit for purpose for the proposed
scope of work

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3.7 Organisation and responsibility
3.7.1 Organisation structure for the site and onshore support, during the
campaign, and the reporting relationships between the parties is clearly
defined
3.7.2 Roles and responsibilities of involved personnel are defined for the
management of safety activities during the campaign
3.7.3 Roles and responsibilities of key positions in the operation (e.g. operator
senior representative, person in charge) are defined
3.7.4 Procedures and systems are defined for the communication to personnel
(e.g. technical information, drilling and work program information, safety
information)
3.7.5 Systems and procedures are in place for communicating to personnel
what their roles and responsibilities for safety are during the campaign
4 Employee involvement and communication
4.1 Responsible party
4.1.1 Safety representatives and safety committees are elected or established
in accordance with the relevant health and safety legislation
4.1.2 There are mechanisms for involving personnel in the day-to-day
management of hazard identification and risk assessment
4.1.3 There is a communication strategy to inform personnel of health and
safety issues, the relevant safety systems and objectives of the campaign
4.2 Hazard identification and risk management
4.2.1 Policies and procedures are in place for the identification, assessment
and control of hazards and risk
4.2.2 Hazards with mitigation control listing for the campaign are documented
in a hazard register or similar document
5 Objectives, plans and performance standards
5.1 Responsible party

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5.1.1 Plan implementation, monitoring and performance appraisal are
described
5.1.2 There is management accountability for meeting health and safety
performance standards
5.1.3 Health and safety objectives, plans, performance standards and the
subsequent level of achievement are communicated to all personnel and
parties involved in the project
6 Management system documentation
6.1 Responsible party
6.1.1 Documentation is archived in accordance with statutory requirements for
5 years following the date of acceptance by the minister
6.1.2 Manuals, procedures, plans, and drawings for the management of health
and safety and control of risk during the project are accessible to project
personnel
7 Design, construction and commissioning
7.1 Responsible party
7.1.1 There are systems and procedures in place to ensure coordination
between parties (e.g. operator, contractors)
7.1.2 The selection of competent personnel is defined
7.1.3 There are formal design reviews
7.1.4 There is validation of significant hardware and systems changes
7.1.5 The hazards and risks associated with construction, commissioning and
operation are identified, assessed and controlled
8 Management of change
8.1 Responsible party

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8.1.1 Arrangements for controlling permanent and temporary engineering,
organisational, and work activity modifications and changes for the
project are defined
8.1.2 Changes and modifications are communicated to relevant employees
9 Purchasing and control of materials and services
9.1 Responsible party
9.1.1 Personnel are informed of health and safety implications associated with
purchases during the campaign
9.1.2 Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are freely available at the point of
storage and site office
10 Safe operational procedures and permit to work (PTW) system
10.1 Responsible party
10.1.1 Interaction of PTW systems (e.g. construction and operations, permit-
issuing officer)
10.1.2 Operating, maintenance, testing, commissioning or construction
procedures requiring interaction between two or more companies are
linked for all key work activities
10.1.3 Arrangements are in place for the input and review of the adequacy of
standard operational procedures (SOPs).
Note: The demonstration should indicate employees responsible for task
execution are involved in the review.
10.1.4 There are procedures for the review and control of non-routine and
routine activities in emergency and non-emergency conditions
10.2 Maintenance
10.2.1 There are standards and procedures for maintaining plant, equipment
and facilities for all companies involved in the project
10.2.2 Inspections, maintenance, repair and plant records are established and
maintained by all parties involved in the project

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10.2.3 There are procedures for the review of hazards and risk associated with
maintenance activities and tasks
10.2.4 There are procedures for the reporting, isolation and withdrawal of unsafe
plant and equipment from service
11 Employee selection, competency and training
11.1 Responsible party
11.1.1 Methodology for selection of competent personnel is described
11.1.2 Certification system (e.g. medical, well control) is described
11.1.3 Competency and health and safety training requirements are described
11.1.4 There is a mechanism for communicating roles and responsibilities to
employees
12 Inspection, testing and monitoring
12.1 Responsible party
12.1.1 Inspection, testing and monitoring systems for equipment to be used
during the project are described
12.1.2 There is a register of equipment (e.g. pull lifts, chain blocks, slings,
elevating work platforms or EWPs, forklifts)
12.1.3 There is an equipment certification register
13 Workplace environment
13.1 Responsible party
13.1.1 Atmospheric contaminants
13.1.2 Housekeeping
13.1.3 Lighting and ventilation
13.1.4 Noise and vibration
13.1.5 Sign posting

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13.1.6 Personal protective equipment
13.1.7 Temperature extremes
13.1.8 Hygiene
13.1.9 Working hours
13.1.10 Basic amenities
14 Emergency response (also see separate ERP evaluation checklist)
14.1 Responsible party
14.1.1 Linkage of emergency response systems is described
14.1.2 Organisation charts show the lines of communication and chain of
command during an emergency
14.1.3 Procedures and facilities for mitigating the effects of potential
emergencies are identified prior to and during the project
14.1.4 There is a schedule of emergency drills
14.1.5 There is a schedule of emergency exercises
14.1.6 There is a mechanism to establish personnel competency to perform their
roles during an emergency
14.1.7 There is a procedure or method for communicating emergency response
arrangements to personnel
14.1.8 Emergency response arrangements are periodically assessed and
reviewed
14.1.9 Contact numbers are provided
14.1.10 A crisis management team is available for escalation beyond site
capabilities
15 Incident or hazard reporting and investigation
15.1 Responsible party

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15.1.1 There are linked procedures for reporting and investigating hazards and
incidents
15.1.2 The method for informing employees of incidents, hazards, risks and
corrective actions is defined
15.1.3 Arrangements are in place for reporting accidents and incidents to the
regulator
15.1.4 Arrangements are in place for monthly reporting to the regulator
16 Health and safety information and reports
16.1 Responsible party
16.1.1 Procedures are in place for the collection, maintenance, and confidential
retention of employee health and safety records
17 Safety management system (SMS) audit
17.1 Responsible party
17.1.1 An audit program is established, implemented and maintained
17.1.2 Audit schedules are synchronised under one campaign audit program
17.1.3 Procedures are in place for the reporting of audit results and
implementation of corrective actions
17.1.4 Employees are involved in the audit process
17.1.5 Senior management reviews audits and outcomes, and monitors timely
implementation of corrective actions

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