A description of the verification scheme which complies with regulation...
- Create and maintain a verification scheme for safety-critical elements Operator
Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
2016
United Kingdom
The Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016
At a glance
What's here
27 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Responsible Person 12
- Operator 12
- Licence Holder 1
- Landlord 1
- Any Person 1
Other Acts binding the same actors
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Responsible Persons also bound by 104 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- MH(CT)(S)A 2003 2003 45 duties
- Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 2001 24 duties
- Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case ) Regulations 2015 2015 21 duties
- The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 1995 21 duties
- The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 2005 19 duties
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 138 duties
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
Licence Holders also bound by 221 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999 1999 317 duties
- The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 2004 123 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 76 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 68 duties
- The Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1991 1991 65 duties
Landlords also bound by 216 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 2016 74 duties
- Housing Act 1985 1985 53 duties
- Housing Act 1996 1996 30 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003 2003 27 duties
- The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2004 2004 26 duties
Any Person also bound by 2337 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
A description of how the duty holder has ensured, or...
- Describe how you comply with fire and explosion emergency rules Responsible Person
The name and address of each duty holder preparing the...
- Include names and addresses of all duty holders in notification and confirm their agreement Responsible Person
Browse 208 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Interpretation
Offshore installations
Wells
Pipelines
Mines
Gas Importation and Storage
Production of Energy from Water or Wind
Underground Coal Gasification
Other activities
The responsibility of officers of the duty holder for ensuring,...
Formal command and control systems that include officers and senior...
Measures for building and maintaining a strong safety culture with...
The approach to competency at all levels of the duty...
Measures for rewarding and recognising desired behaviours.
The evaluation of the duty holder’s capabilities and goals.
The extent and intensity of process auditing.
Measures for maintenance of safety and environmental protection standards as...
The extent to which the particulars in paragraphs 1 to...
The need to take appropriate measures to ensure as far...
The need to pay particular attention to evaluation of the...
The need to adopt suitable measures to use suitable technical...
The need to ensure there is a suitable framework for...
The need to pay particular attention to building and maintaining...
Organisational structure and personnel roles and responsibilities.
The measures in place for participating in tripartite consultations and...
Identification and evaluation of major hazards as well as their...
Integration of environmental impact into major accident risk assessments in...
Controls of the major hazards during normal operations.
Emergency planning and response.
Limitation of damage to the environment.
Management of change.
Monitoring of performance.
Audit and review arrangements.
The principles to be applied by the duty holder—
The arrangements for the making and preservation of records showing—...
The arrangements for communicating the matters specified in paragraph 4...
The arrangements for review of the scheme.
The arrangements for the communication to the verifier of information...
The nature and frequency of examination and testing.
The arrangements for the making and preservation of records showing—...
The arrangements for communicating the matters specified in paragraph 4...
The arrangements for review and revision of the scheme.
The principles to be applied by the well operator—
The arrangements for the communication to the well examiner of...
The nature and frequency of examination.
The name and address of the operator of the installation....
A general description of the safety and environmental management system...
Where a non-production installation is to be converted for use...
Where a production installation is to be moved to a...
A general description of the means by which the management...
A description of the design process from an initial concept...
A description of— (a) the chosen design concept in relation...
A suitable plan of the intended location of the installation...
A description of any environmental, meteorological and seabed limitations on...
Particulars of the types of operation, and activities in connection...
A description of— (a) the principal systems on the installation;...
The name and address of the operator of the installation....
A suitable plan of the location of the installation and...
A description, with suitable diagrams, of the installation, including a...
Particulars of the types of operation, and activities in connection...
Particulars of the plant and arrangements for—
A description of any pipeline with the potential to cause...
A description of how the operator has ensured, or will...
Particulars of information obtained pursuant to the PFEER Regulations and...
In respect of operations to be conducted from the installation,...
A description of the plant used and arrangements made for...
A description of the measures taken or to be taken...
The maximum number of persons— (a) expected to be on...
Arrangements for the maintenance of control systems to prevent damage...
The description of the internal emergency response arrangements.
The assessment produced pursuant to paragraph 2(j) of Schedule 2...
Particulars of any combined operations which may involve the installation,...
Any other relevant details.
A copy of the operator’s corporate major accident prevention policy,...
A summary of any worker involvement in the preparation of...
An adequate description of the operator’s safety and environmental management...
A description of the verification scheme which complies with regulation...
A description of the extent to which the operator has...
A description of the main requirements in the specification for...
In paragraph 8(d) “pipeline operator”, in relation to a pipeline,...
The name and address of the owner of the installation....
A description, with suitable diagrams, of the installation, including a...
Particulars of the types of operation, and activities in connection...
Particulars of the plant and arrangements for the control of—...
In respect of operations to be conducted from the installation,...
A description of the plant used and arrangements made for...
A description of the measures taken or to be taken...
The description of the internal emergency response arrangements.
The assessment produced pursuant to paragraph 2(j) of Schedule 2...
Particulars of any combined operations which may involve the installation,...
The maximum number of persons— (a) expected to be on...
Any other relevant details.
A copy of the owner’s corporate major accident prevention policy,...
A summary of any worker involvement in the preparation of...
An adequate description of the owner’s safety and environmental management...
A description of the verification scheme which complies with regulation...
A description of the main requirements in the specification for...
Particulars of— (a) the limits of the environmental and meteorological...
A description of the arrangements for— (a) identifying the risks...
The name and address of the operator of the installation....
The maximum number of persons expected to be on the...
A summary of any worker involvement in the revised safety...
The dates on which dismantling is expected to commence and...
A description of how the proposed arrangements, methods and procedures...
In the case of the dismantling of a fixed production...
A description of how the operator will comply with regulation...
A description of arrangements made for protecting persons on the...
Sufficient details to update the description of the internal emergency...
The name and address of the well operator.
Where a well operation is to be carried out from...
The report made under regulation 11(2)(b) in relation to the...
A risk assessment incorporating a description of—
Where a well is to be constructed, modified or maintained...
Particulars of information obtained pursuant to the PFEER Regulations and...
In respect of a well operation to be conducted, particulars...
An adequate description of the well operator’s safety and environmental...
Where the well operation is to be carried out—
Particulars of the fluids to be used to control the...
Particulars of any plant, not described in the current safety...
Particulars of the type of well, its number, and slot...
A description of the well operation and a programme of...
A description of— (a) any activities on or in connection...
In the case of a well which is to be...
In the case of an existing well—
The name and address of the duty holder submitting the...
A description of the combined operation and a programme of...
Particulars of any plant to be used in connection with...
A summary of the joint review referred to in paragraph...
A description, by reference to a bridging document authorised by...
Effective risk management.
Reliability assessment for safety and environmental-critical systems.
Management and supervision of major hazard operations.
Competency of key post holders.
Reliable decision making.
Effectively integrating safety and environmental management systems between operators and...
Key performance indicators.
Improving well integrity, well control equipment and barriers and monitoring...
Improving primary containment.
Improving secondary containment that restricts escalation of an incipient major...
In this Schedule— “appeal” means an appeal under regulation 37;...
(1) Where, after the hearing, the appointed person proposes to...
The appointed person shall notify the decision on the appeal,...
The Department or the Secretary of State, as appropriate, shall...
Before the determination of an appeal, the appointed person shall...
An appointed person may give such directions as the appointed...
The Department or the Secretary of State, as appropriate, may...
(1) Subject to the following sub-paragraphs of this paragraph, a...
(1) Not later than 21 days before the date of...
(1) The parties are entitled to appear at the hearing....
(1) All hearings shall be held in private.
Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989
(1) Regulation 4 (Application) is amended as follows.
In regulation 5(1) (Notification concerning offshore installations) for “no later...
In regulation 20(1) (Certificates of exemption) after “workers at work”...
After regulation 21 insert— Obligation to notify death or loss...
For Schedule 1 substitute— SCHEDULE1 PREMISES AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE...
After Schedule 2 insert— SCHEDULE 3 FORM TO NOTIFY THE...
Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995
In regulation 2(1) (Interpretation)— (a) after the definition of “the...
(1) Regulation 3 (Application) is amended as follows.
In regulation 4(2) (General duty) after “regulations 6 to 21”...
In regulation 2 (Interpretation)— (a) after the definition of “the...
For regulation 5(3)(c) (Assessment) substitute— (c) notify—
(1) Regulation 6 (Preparation for emergencies) is amended as follows....
In regulation 22(1) (Certificates of exemption) after “workers at work”...
After regulation 22 insert— Inventory of equipment etc. (1) This regulation applies only in relation to external waters....
For Schedule 1 substitute— SCHEDULE 1 PREMISES AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN...
Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996
In regulation 2(1) (Interpretation)— (a) after the definition of “the...
In regulation 3 (Application) (a) in paragraph (1) after “territorial...
In regulation 9 (Reporting of danger to an installation)—
In regulation 12 (Additional requirements)— (a) in paragraph (1) omit...
In regulation 18A(1)(a) (Safety representative entitlement to summary of current...
In regulation 13(2) (General duty) after “regulations 14 to 19...
In regulation 18 (Arrangements for examination) omit paragraphs (5), (6)...
In regulation 23(1) (Certificates of exemption) after “safety and health...
Omit regulation 24 (Transitional provision).
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), for “relevant waters” substitute “internal...
(1) Regulation 2 (Interpretation) is amended as follows.
In regulation 4 (Application) omit paragraph (1).
In regulation 6(2) (Design and relocation notifications for production installation)...
In regulation 23(2)(c)(i) (Duties of installation operators and owners, and...
In regulation 7(1) (Safety case for production installation) in the...
In regulation 14(3)(c) (Revision of safety case) after “location” insert...
In paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 (Particulars to be included...
Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012
Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993
In regulation 2 (Interpretation)— in paragraph (b) of the definition...
Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995
In regulation 2(1) (Interpretation)— (a) before the definition of “activity”...
(1) Regulation 3 (Meaning of “offshore installation”) is amended as...
Interpretation
Where revisions to current safety case under paragraph 9(2) may...
Where paragraph 10(b) applies to a safety case, paragraph 1(a)...
Improvement notices issued before the end of the transitional period
Prohibition notices issued before the end of the transitional period
Design etc. notifications
Where a notification under the 2007 regime is not completed...
General saving of the 2007 regime
Continued application of the 2007 regime to existing and proposed non-production installations
Continued application of the 2007 regime to existing and proposed production installations
Continued application of the 2007 regime to well operations
Design notification for production installations to be established during transitional period
Design notification: election to prepare notification under these Regulations
Election to prepare a safety case under these Regulations
Treatment of current safety cases for installations continuing under the 2007 regime
Duties of licensee
- Ensure operator is capable and performs its duties Licence Holder
Corporate major accident prevention policy
- Prepare and implement a corporate major accident prevention policy Operator
Safety and environmental management system
- Prepare and maintain a safety and environmental management system document Responsible Person
Establishment of verification scheme
- Establish a verification scheme for safety-critical equipment Responsible Person
Other provisions as to verification schemes
- Manage the verification scheme for your offshore installation Responsible Person
Establishment of a well examination scheme
- Set up a written well examination scheme before adopting the well design Operator
Other provisions as to well examination schemes
- Manage well examination scheme and ensure qualified personnel allocation Operator
Design and relocation notifications for production installation
- Notify the competent authority before establishing or moving a production installation Operator
Safety case for production installation
- Prepare and submit a safety case before operating your production installation Operator
Design notification and safety case for non-production installation to be converted
- Send design notification to regulator before converting a non-production installation Any Person
Safety case for dismantling fixed installation
- Update safety case before dismantling a fixed offshore installation Operator
Notification of well operations
- Notify the competent authority before starting well operations Operator
Notification of combined operations
- Notify competent authority before starting combined offshore operations Responsible Person
Review of safety case
- Review your offshore installation safety case every 5 years Responsible Person
Revision of safety case
- Revise your offshore safety case when significant changes are made Responsible Person
Power of competent authority in relation to safety cases and related documents
- Comply with safety case revision directions, document demands, and suspension orders Responsible Person
Power of the competent authority to prohibit operations
- Do not operate if the competent authority says your safety measures are insufficient Operator
Keeping of documents
- Keep required offshore safety documents at a Northern Ireland address and on the installation Responsible Person
Duty to conform with safety case and notifications of operation
- Follow your safety case and stick to your operational plans Responsible Person
Duty to control risk
- Control risk of major accident and notify regulator within 24 hours Operator
Internal emergency response
- Perform internal emergency response duties for offshore installations Responsible Person
Communication of national arrangements for confidential reporting of safety concerns etc.
- Communicate confidential reporting arrangements to workers and include in training Operator
Standards and guidance on best practice
- Cooperate with regulator to develop best-practice standards and guidance Operator
Notification of major accident etc.
- Notify the competent authority of major accidents without delay Landlord
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Communication and storage of information by electronic means
Application within the territorial sea or a designated area
Capacity of operator to meet requirements
Description of verification scheme and well examination scheme
Defence
Management and control of major accident hazards
Safety case for non-production installation
Information on operations conducted outside of the European Union , Northern Ireland and external waters
Exemptions
Enforcement
Appeals
Amendments and revocations
Transitional provisions and savings
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