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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators SAFETY CASE GUIDELINES FOR OIL AND GAS FACILITIES IN NIGERIA Code: DPR GUIDE 0036 – 2020 Revision Date: 2nd October 2020
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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators
SAFETY CASE GUIDELINES FOR OIL AND GAS FACILITIES IN NIGERIA
Code: DPR GUIDE 0036 – 2020
Revision Date: 2nd October 2020
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iv.
show other relevant supporting documents/studies/information that enhance an Operator’s
argument or intent of the Safety Case; and
v.
provide a summary report of FSAs carried out for the facility.
The overall aim is to assure the DPR that the Safety Case dossier satisfies the required
expectations. The outcome of the Safety Case review/joint review may become basis for the
issuance of Safety Case approval to the Operator. Otherwise, the Department may communicate
further steps which would be required for the proponent to close out to obtain an approval.
Note: Safety Case proponents can also request for a joint review session with the DPR while
making Safety Case submission in line with section 5.2 of these Guidelines.
5.4
Safety Case Validation
The intent of Safety Case validation and verification is to physically confirm that the design,
installation, modification or operation of a facility (including instrumentation, process layout and
process control systems) is fit for purpose or remains fit for purpose and consistent with the
Safety Management System and Formal Safety Assessments of the Safety Case. Furthermore, the
validation and verification visit offers the opportunity for the confirmation of safety controls and
performance standards for safety critical elements, review of Safety Case remedial actions,
determination of the extent of workforce involvement and their awareness of the Safety Case and
ascertaining all the other claims made by proponent of a Safety Case in the dossier.
The outcome of the validation and verification visit by the Department may become basis for the
issuance of Safety Case approval to the Operator/Facility owner. Otherwise the Department may
communicate further steps which may be required for Operator/Facility owner to obtain approval.
Note: Notwithstanding the approval given to an Operator/Facility owner with respect to Safety
Case submission, validation and verification visits shall be conducted as applicable during the life
cycle of the facility.
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