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The Manual Operated Permitted Operation (MOPO)

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The Manual Operated Permitted Operation (MOPO) is a structured approach used to define the safe operational limits for activities within industrial facilities. It ensures that operations can continue safely, even when critical safety elements are unavailable or degraded. MOPO helps identify permissible activities, the conditions under which they can be performed, and any additional control measures required.

Importance of MOPO

1. Enhances Operational Safety

  • Ensures that all activities are conducted within predefined safe limits.

2. Supports Decision-Making

  • Provides clear guidance for managing operations during abnormal or degraded conditions.

3. Prevents Major Accidents

  • Reduces the risk of escalating hazards by identifying unsafe activities.

4. Improves Compliance

  • Aligns operations with safety standards and regulations.

Key Components of MOPO

1. Activity Identification

  • A comprehensive list of all normal and third-party activities conducted on the platform or facility.

2. Safety Critical Elements (SCEs)

  • Identifies equipment or systems essential for preventing or controlling hazards.

3. Traffic Light System

  • Categorizes activities using a color-coded system:
  • Green: Activities permitted under normal conditions.
  • Amber: Activities permitted with additional controls.
  • Red: Activities not permitted under specific conditions.

4. Supporting Guidance

  • Provides instructions for activities requiring additional control measures.

Steps in MOPO

1

Data Collection

Assessing operational activities, third-party interactions, and Safety Critical Elements (SCEs).

2

Operational Limits Definition

Establishing safe activity boundaries using a structured categorization system.

3

MOPO Matrix Development

Creating a framework to guide permissible operations under various conditions.

4

Stakeholder Engagement

Reviewing and refining the matrix through structured workshops.

5

Ongoing Review

Ensuring the matrix remains aligned with operational changes and safety requirements.

Discover What Storm Technical Offers

As a desktop-based engineering consultancy, Storm Technical offers expert MOPO services to ensure safe and efficient operations for industrial facilities:

Customized MOPO Matrix Development

Create tailored MOPO matrices based on your facility’s specific activities and safety requirements.

Workshops and Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate collaborative sessions to identify risks and establish safe operating limits.

Risk Evaluation

Assess operational risks and provide guidance on control measures for
amber-coded activities.

Compliance Assurance

Ensure alignment with regulatory and safety standards.

Comprehensive Reporting

Deliver detailed reports with actionable insights to guide operational decision-making.

With Storm Technical’s MOPO expertise, you can confidently manage operations, maintain safety, and reduce risks, even in challenging conditions.