Introduction
Between 2007 and 2024, data reported by Members of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) show that 175 fatalities occurred across 86 Process Safety Events (PSEs). In response, the IOGP developed the Process Safety Fundamentals (PSFs) to help companies reduce -and ultimately eliminate- fatal and high-severity process safety incidents.
Designed for those working in front-line operations, maintenance, and well activities, the PSFs are grounded in industry data and highlight the situations most likely to result in process safety fatalities. By promoting awareness and reinforcing safe behaviours, the PSFs aim to strengthen operational discipline and prevent serious incidents across the industry.
Thematic scope
Opening remarks
Tiphaine Moenner, Arpel
Introductions and background to IOGP Process Safety Fundamentals (Report 638)
Felipe Carvalho, Petrobras
Peter Bamforth, Harbour Energy
Kieren Cunningham, bp
Implementation and embedding of the PSFs on the frontline
1. Frontline Process Safety: Back to basics with the Process Safety Fundamentals
Kurt Seecharan (Trinidad and Tobago), bp
2. Key Challenges in Implementing the PSF
Verónica Cabaco (Argentina), Pan American Energy
3. Operationalization of Process Safety Fundamentals (PSF) at Enap
Christian Urrea (Chile), ENAP
Objectives
- Gain insights into the IOGP Process Safety Fundamentals (PSFs) and how they support companies as they seek to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, fatal and high severity process safety events.
- Enhance your understanding of how the PSF enable the front line to get a clearer picture of what process safety means in their day-to-day activities.
- Learn from real-world case studies of how the PSFs can be deployed in addition to a company’s underlying systems for process safety management.
Target Audience
- Health and Safety Professionals
- Process Safety Engineers
- Operations and Maintenance personnel in upstream and downstream operators
- Industry Leaders and Decision-Makers
- Industry service providers and contractors
- Regulators
