Inaugural Guyana Oil and Gas Conference and Exposition 2017

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1 Inaugural Guyana Oil and Gas Conference and Exposition Presented by: Nirmala Parasram (MSc, BSc, NEBOSHDip); Managing Director Diverse HSE Solutions Ltd

2 2 Diverse HSE Solutions Ltd (DHSESL) Diverse HSE Solutions is a Trinidad Incorporated company offering OHSE Management System Consultancy services; OHSE Training; Risk Assessment Consultancy & OHSE Auditing to various standards; among other services We have successfully provided a range of OSH services to over 25 companies in a range of industries since our incorporation. It is our vision to not only raise OHSE standards but to also drive higher levels of competency in the OHSE field. We shall provide not just training in the OHSE field but to also offer opportunities to the local workforce to gain practical experience.

3 3 Diverse HSE Solutions Ltd (DHSESL) Managing Director- Nirmala Parasram (MSc, BSc; NEBOSHDip) Over 12 years active experience in the OHSE field in construction, regulatory, oil and gas industries among others. Is an Independent Assessor of the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Chamber s Safe to Work OHSE Management System Standard for the local oil and gas industry. DHSESL is also the authorised agent for PSRG Inc services for the Caribbean region including Guyana

4 4 PSRG Inc. (Process Safety and Reliability Group) PSRG Inc. is a premier, full service, integrated Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) consulting and training firm specializing in Process Safety, Risk Management, Fire Protection, Emergency and Crisis Management, and Security Risk Management. We provide some of the finest quality, most responsive and reliable, and cost effective services and solutions to companies worldwide from Fortune 500 companies to smaller and medium-sized companies to help manage risks to as low as reasonably practical (ALARP).

5 5 PSRG Inc. (Process Safety and Reliability Group) Established in 1997, PSRG maintains a unique, highly experienced staff of more than 80 professionals averaging 29+ years in industry and hands-on knowledge of international codes and regulations, best practices, and lessons learned. We have worked with more than 700 clients on projects in 70 countries. PSRG Inc are agents for many established safety solution providers such as CGE Risk Management Solutions Ltd provider of BOWTIE XP; INCIDENT XP; Audit XP software solutions evision software solutions in permit to work; operational risk; lock open/lock closed etc

6 Setting a road map for OSH in Guyana s Transformative. 6 Presented by: Nirmala Parasram (MSc, BSc, NEBOSHDip); Managing Director Diverse HSE Solutions Ltd

7 7 Disclaimer This presentation is for discussion and information only. Reference is made in this presentation to STOW Minimum Requirements. This is an integrated OHSE management system standard published by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. All reference to STOW in this presentation is purely from my experiences as a STOW Independent Assessor and OHSE Consultant and NOT as an official representative of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago.

8 8 Conference Theme The Initiation of a Transformative Industry

9 9 Multiple paths lie ahead Present Day Sustainable Development

10 10 Rigid Framework and Foundation for OSH needed LEGISLATION STANDARDS Effective Risk Management ENFORCEMENT COMPETENCE

11 11 OSH Legislation In keeping with ILO s Guidelines, Guyana s Occupational Safety and Health Legislation (Act #32) 1997 ( amended by Act # ) was implemented to support its national OSH Policy. National OSH Policy was Introduced in 1993, revised in 1996 and is currently under revision at present. ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS COMPETENCE

12 12 OSH Legislation It is anticipated that the Labour Occupational Safety and Health Department and the National Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health; will revise its work plan to identify and prioritise the development of OSH regulations required to strengthen the legislative framework. STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT COMPETENCE

13 13 OSH Standards Guyana s Bureau of Standards has been established since This institution has been active in publishing standards covering various industries. There will be a need moving forward for technical and OSH standards relating to the hydrocarbon industry. LEGISLATION ENFORCEMENT COMPETENCE

14 14 OSH Standards At this stage it is expected that the Guyana Bureau of Standards is revising its work plan to 1. incorporate the adoption/development of these standards as well as 2. manage the pace of generation of these standards in a reasonably short timeframe. LEGISLATION ENFORCEMENT COMPETENCE

15 15 OSH Standards There should also be alignment of work plans by the Labour Occupational Safety and Health Department and the Bureau of Standards. That is, the standards being developed should compliment and support the regulation being developed. LEGISLATION ENFORCEMENT COMPETENCE

16 16 Enforcement The Labour Occupational Safety and Health Department is tasked with enforcing the OSH Act 1997 (as amended by Act #22 of 2009). For effective enforcement, this body must have: Clear strategic direction Adequate and competent staffing Frequent Inspections Timely investigations of matters; among others. LEGISLATION STANDARDS COMPETENCE

17 17 Competence Competence is a recurring theme in all aspects of this industry in order to create a safe workplace. Competence of the work force including contractors Competence of your standards developers Competence of your enforcing officers Competence of your trainers, coaches etc LEGISLATION ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS Competence: The combination of observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes that contribute to enhanced employee performance* * Source: University of Nebraska- Lincoln

18 18 Competence Effort must be made to provide opportunities to Guyanese citizens to expand their knowledge base and attain practical opportunities in the application of this information. Further to this, the persons involved in standard development for this industry, must be competent and experienced in the industry. Same applies to the persons tasked with enforcing the OSH Act LEGISLATION ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS

19 19 Competence In June 2008, members of the Labour Occupational Safety and Health Department participated in a 5 day attachment with the Trinidad and Tobago OSH Agency. The purpose of this mission was to train new staff within the Labour Occupational Safety and Health Department as well as to practice practical application of the training received. LEGISLATION ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS

20 20 Competence This is a perfect example of what can be done in the near future to improve the knowledge and understanding of applying OSH within the hydrocarbon industry. It is strongly recommended that training on process safety, varying quantitative risk assessment methodologies, understanding of hydrocarbon extraction process; incident investigation for process or chemical incidents; etc also be part of the developmental plan for your enforcement officers. LEGISLATION ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS

21 21 Building on this foundation OSH Management System standards are a good tool to use to build on this foundation. There are various OHS Management System standards available: OHSAS (soon to be replaced with ISO 45001), an OSH management system standard; ILO-OSH-2001 Guidelines on OSH Management Systems; BS 8800 Guide to OSH Management Systems, 29 CFR for Process Safety

22 22 29 CFR Process Safety This standard comprises of 14 elements and is specifically targeted for process environments and highly hazardous substances inclusive of hydrocarbons.

23 23 Process Hazard Analysis The element of PSM most critical to this developing industry is the Process Hazard Analysis element. Specifically Facility siting and HAZOPs OSHA's interpretation of facility siting includes the spatial relationship between the hazards of a process and the location(s) of people in the facility, particularly in occupied buildings such as control rooms.

24 24 Process Hazard Analysis HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a tool for Hazard and Risk Analysis. HAZOP is used during the design stages of a new process or project, for major process modifications, and for periodic review of existing operations

25 25 29 CFR Process Safety Other Elements of PSM important at this stage of development include: Emergency Preparedness and Response Can be used to guide national framework for spill response and contingency plans inc. response agencies Mechanical Integrity Definition of Equipment Standards; Equipment Inspection and Tests, equipment deficiencies, etc

26 26 Trinidad and Tobago Energy Chamber s Safe to Work (STOW) Program Started in 2004 and is a certification program for the OSH Management System of contractors against the STOW Minimum Requirements Standard. The STOW process became fully operational around 2009 and has made positive change to the industry. This program was developed due to a need to standardise the OSH requirements within the industry and among the operators.

27 27 Trinidad and Tobago Energy Chamber s Safe to Work (STOW) Program Since its inception, hundreds of companies have undergone certification audits. This program has had its success in raising the OSH standards in the oil and gas sector- especially those that were slow in complying with the TT OSH Act The principle of this program is one that Guyana can consider as a means of standardising requirements and verification of conformance to requirements- whatever they may be.

28 28 Conclusion In closing, it is exciting to see the potential of what Guyana is poised to do. With the wealth of information available, careful research and consideration must be given in defining a clear path forwards grounded in risk based management. With the information presented today, it is evident that Guyana has already taken progressive steps when it comes to OSH. I look forward to seeing its continued development.

29 29 Thank you!