THE WEEKLY
REFLEKTION
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The Weekly Reflektion 22/2024
The need for change is almost inevitable. The change may be a response to external factors. It may internally driven and be intiated to achieve existing or new objectives, for example, improved safety, better financial performance, or even survival. The intention of the change is always positive. Failure to manage the change properly can however result in very […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 11/2024
A good risk assessment is an important factor before taking an action, starting an activity and before a decision is made. There are different techniques and methodologies used and these fulfill a specific purpose, e.g. design risk assessment, Total Risk Assessment (TRA), HAZOP, HAZID, pre job assessment, etc. An important prerequisite for any risk assessment is that […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 07/2024
When changes are made, people with the necessary competence should be involved in evaluating the risks arising from the change. Competence is also an essential element indetermining measures that should be taken to mitigate these risks. Do we ensure that people with the right competence are involved when making changes, and do we take their advice? Coldharbour Hospital in Sherborne, Dorset, England was […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 38/2022
One of the main concerns raised at risk assessments associated with lifetime extension of facilities is assurance of competence and capacity in the organisation until the facilities are decommissioned. People in the organisation often recognize the technical challenges and feel they have the necessary control to ensure prudent operations at the current time. They are […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 36/2022
Having people that are competent to carry out their work and exercise their responsibilities is of course essential. Just as essential is ensuring that there are enough people with the full range of competencies needed for the work to be undertaken. The Tretten bridge after it collapsed Do you have the competence to ensure your […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 26/2022
The Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) main issue for 2022 is ‘Capacity and Competence – the key to safety’. PSA emphasizes the importance of an organization possessing the right capacity and competence. However, possessing is not enough. Your competence must be utilized properly to ensure you fulfill your responsibilities. Are you fulfilling your ‘see to it’ duty? The Norwegian petroleum industry has undergone significant […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 34/2021
The Pryor Trust blowout in 2018 in Oklahoma, USA, killed 5 people. These deaths could and should have been prevented. What can we learn from this Major Accident? Why did the operator’s duty of care and the regulations not help prevent the blowout? On January 22nd, 2018, a blowout and rig fire at a Pryor […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 33/2021
The Pryor Trust blowout in 2018 in Oklahoma, USA, killed 5 people. These deaths could and should have been prevented. What can we learn from this Major Accident? Why did the operational team believe what they were doing was OK? On January 22nd, 2018, a blowout and rig fire at a Pryor Trust gas well […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 32/2021
The Pryor Trust blowout in 2018 in Oklahoma, USA, killed 5 people. These deaths could and should have been prevented. What can we learn from this Major Accident? Is your operational team performing as you expect them to? Are your expectations clear? On January 22nd, 2018, a blowout and fire at a Pryor Trust gas […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 25/2021
The saying ‘beware of Greeks bearing gifts’ is normally used to refer to an act of charity that masks a hidden destructive or hostile agenda. The saying comes from Greek mythology andthe Trojan War, in which the Greeks, led by Agamemnon, attempted to rescue Helen, who had been taken to Troy after falling in love […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 24/2021
Many experienced people in oil and gas now are out of work, and unable to find positions. The experience that these people have could be an important factor in safe operations in the future. Do employers consider the value of experience when recruiting new people? My LinkedIn timeline is full of experienced people looking for […]
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The Weekly Reflektion 07/2021
Learning from Major Accidents is the main focus for Reflekt, and we have used the Piper Alpha disaster 6th July 1988 in several Reflektions. This time we have the perspective of one of the survivors. If you had survived a major accident what would you recommend to prevent it happening again? Steve Rae is the […]
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