| Document ID (ISN) | 69124 |
| CIS number |
97-845 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1307-0 |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
OTH 96 521
|
| Author(s) |
Mansfield D., Poulter L., Kletz T.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Improving inherent safety |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1996. vi, 50p. 48 ref. Price: GBP 20.00. |
| Abstract |
Report of a pilot study to assess the extent to which the concept of 'inherent safety' is being applied in the development and design of United Kingdom offshore oil and gas installations. The inherently safer concept is outlined along with its potential application offshore, reviews of the literature and current regulations, and summaries of interviews with offshore operators and design contractors. Findings indicate that the term 'inherent safety' is only just beginning to be recognized in the industry; few safety professionals seem to have a clear view as to its meaning and principles. Suggestions for the promotion of the concept in the offshore industry are put forward. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; safety by design; offshore oil extraction |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Petroleum and natural gas industry
|
