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Simultaneous Operation (SIMOPS)

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Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)

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Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) refer to managing and assessing the risks associated with conducting multiple high-risk activities concurrently in industrial facilities. Examples include construction, maintenance, drilling, and production occurring at the same time. SIMOPS ensures these overlapping activities are carried out safely without compromising operational integrity or personnel safety.

Importance of SIMOPS

1. Enhances Safety:
  • Identifies and mitigates risks arising from overlapping activities.
2. Minimizes Operational Disruptions
  • Ensures seamless coordination to avoid conflicts between activities.
3. Supports Compliance
  • Meets industry standards and safety regulations for concurrent operations.
4. Optimizes Resource Utilization
  • Reduces downtime by allowing simultaneous activities within safe limits.

Key Components of SIMOPS

1. Activity Identification
  • Classifies all normal and abnormal operations, such as drilling, maintenance, and construction.
2. Influence Assessment
  • Considers external factors like weather, visibility, and nearby facilities that could affect operations.
3. SIMOPS Matrix
  • Uses a traffic light system to categorize activities based on their compatibility:
  • Green: Permitted without conditions.
  • Yellow: Permitted with additional controls
  • Red: Not permitted due to safety concerns
4. Control Measure
  • Recommends specific precautions, such as issuing Permits to Work (PTW) or limiting activities during severe weather.

Steps in SIMOPS

1

Preparation

  • Compile a list of all activities (normal and abnormal).
  • Gather data on environmental and operational factors.

2

Workshop Facilitation

Engage stakeholders, including engineers, safety officers, and offshore installation managers, to identify potential conflicts and risks.

3

Develop SIMOPS Matrix

Use a systematic traffic light approach to evaluate the compatibility of activities.

4

Risk Assessment

Evaluate hazards, considering the impact of concurrent activities.

5

Guidance and Mitigation

  • Provide instructions and control measures for activities categorized as
    “yellow.”
  • Restrict or reschedule activities marked as “red.”

6

Implementation and Monitoring

Apply the SIMOPS Matrix during operations and regularly update it based
on changing conditions.

Discover What Storm Technical Offers

As a technical safety engineering consultant, Storm Technical offers expert desktop-based SIMOPS services:

Customized SIMOPS Matrix Development

Create tailored matrices to evaluate activity compatibility and manage risks effectively.

Stakeholder Workshops

Facilitate sessions to identify potential conflicts and align stakeholders on safe operating limits.

Risk Mitigation Recommendations

Propose actionable measures to reduce risks, including PTW processes
and activity rescheduling.

Regulatory Compliance Support

Ensure all SIMOPS activities adhere to industry standards and safety
guidelines.

Detailed Reporting
Deliver clear, actionable reports, including updated SIMOPS matrices and control measures.

Storm Technical’s SIMOPS expertise ensures safe and efficient management of concurrent activities, protecting personnel and operations while maintaining regulatory compliance.