BSEE SEMS Offshore Safety & Environmental Management Audit

SEMS Program Documentation

Core program and general requirements.

• Is a documented Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) program maintained and available at the facility? *
• Does the SEMS program address all facilities and activities on the Outer Continental Shelf under the operator's control? *
• Has management designated the person(s) responsible for developing and implementing the SEMS program? *
• Date of the most recent SEMS program review or update. *

Safety and Environmental Information & Hazards Analysis

• Is complete safety and environmental information compiled for the facility process, mechanical, and facility design? *
• Has a facility-level hazards analysis been performed and documented for each facility? *
• Are identified hazards addressed with recommendations that are resolved and tracked to completion? *

Management of Change and Operating Procedures

• Are written management of change (MOC) procedures in place for changes to facilities, equipment, and personnel? *
• Are written operating procedures developed, maintained, and accessible to affected employees? *
• Do operating procedures address startup, normal operations, temporary operations, emergency shutdown, and normal shutdown? *

Safe Work Practices and Training

• Are safe work practices (e.g., hot work, lockout/tagout, confined space) documented and enforced, including for contractors? *
• Are contractor safety performance and selection criteria documented? *
• Have all personnel received training appropriate to their assigned duties before performing work? *

Mechanical Integrity and Pre-Startup Review

• Is a mechanical integrity program implemented that ensures critical equipment is designed, installed, tested, and maintained? *
• Is a pre-startup safety and environmental review (PSSR) conducted for new and significantly modified facilities? *
• Are deficiencies identified during mechanical integrity inspection and testing corrected before equipment is returned to service? *

Incident Investigation, Emergency Response & SWA

• Are incidents (including near-misses) investigated, with findings and corrective actions documented and tracked? *
• Are emergency response and control plans validated and drills conducted? *
• Does every worker have documented Stop Work Authority (SWA) and Ultimate Work Authority (UWA) designated for the facility? *
• Attach the current SEMS audit report or self-inspection record.