Process Safety Metrics and Event Reporting Guide

Summary

The Process Safety Metrics and Event Reporting Guide provides direction for classifying and reporting process safety events (PSEs) at a corporate level and within Energy Safety Canada’s secure, members-only Data Gateway.

The guideline covers Tier 1 and Tier 2 process safety events involving a loss of primary containment (LOPC) in upstream and midstream oil and natural gas operations.

What the guideline covers

Tier 1 and Tier 2 process safety events
Events involving a loss of primary containment (LOPC)
Corporate-level classification and reporting
Submission of data through the ESC Data Gateway

What You Can Do With These Resources

Classify Tier 1 and Tier 2 process safety events
Determine whether an event meets the definition of a loss of primary containment (LOPC)
Apply consistent reporting practices at the corporate level
Submit process safety data through the ESC Data Gateway
Companies are encouraged to submit their process safety data to support industry-wide learning.

Who these resources are for

Offshore and onshore operations
Well drilling and completions
Production and pipeline operations
Bitumen extraction and upgrading, including in situ operations
Related oil and gas transportation activities
It may be useful for:
Process safety and HSE professionals
Corporate reporting teams
Operations leadership
Anyone responsible for classifying and reporting process safety events

How to use these resources

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Process Safety Metrics and Event Reporting