Revue de l'Algerian Petroleum Institute
Volume 1, Numéro 0, Pages 34-39
2007-07-15

Accidents & Incidents Management In Sonatrach

Authors : Henni Hayat .

Abstract

Sonatrach had embarked upon a programme to design and implement a comprehensive, integrated HSE Management Systems to address the management requirements of all Sonatrach’s assets in Algeria. Sonatrach has identified and published a ten elements programme which will be designed to integrate a series of activities and processes to manage and control risks and requirements relating to HSE. The implementation of the eighth element “Accidents and Incidents Management” has encountered some barriers that impede its effectiveness. The aim of the project is to systemise and improve reporting and investigation process by: Emphasizing opportunities to prevent incidents through early identification of unsafe behaviour and near-misses. Improving analysis incidents/accidents. For this purpose, a review of literatures has been undertaken to identify safety observation programmes as well as existing accidents investigation tools and techniques. Then, benchmarking and comparative studies have been carried out of best practices. From the results of the study and the literature review, crucial techniques for improving reporting and investigation were identified.

Keywords

Near-miss, Behavioural safety, Reporting, Investigation