Detailed explanation of the steps in risk assessment

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Module 1 – Risk Assessment and its processes
Key words associated with Risk Assessment Processes a. An accident - Is an unplanned event that results in loss b. A hazard - Is something that has the potential to cause harm c. A risk - Is the likelihood and the severity of a negative occurrence for example injury, ill-health, damage and loss resulting from a hazard. It is also a situation of exposure to danger or a probability of something bad happening.

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Module 2 – Incident Command System (ICS)
ICS is a standardized approach to the command, control and and coordination of emergency response to providing a common hierarchy within which oil spill emergency responses can be effectively carried out.

Module 3 – Conduct and monitor assets integrity management programme for oil and gas operations in Nigeria
The ASM Department is charged with the responsibility for surveillance and to ensure compliance with all existing environmental legislation and the detection of oil spills in the petroleum sector (NOSDRA Establishment Act 2006 Section 6 (10) (a)). In achieving the above responsibility, there is need for a Pipeline Integrity Assurance Program under a full fledge Assets Integrity Management (AIM).

Module 4 – Asset Integrity Management: Standard operating procedure of hydrocarbon pipeline maintenance
This procedure is a guideline on the proper way to safely perform asset integrity management. The operators will the SOP as a guide to help them perform the integrity of the asset, and this will be in compliance with government regulations and standard.

Module 5 – Hazard Identification (HAZID)
Oil spills are one form of disaster that is not a natural disaster, but one that people have caused. An oil spill can harm birds, mammals, marine life and the environment in several ways via direct physical contact, toxic contamination, destruction of food sources, habitats, and reproductive problems.

Detailed explanation of the steps in risk assessment

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Step 1: Establish the context – This involves defining the scope of enquiry that is what activity, decision, project, program and issue requires analysis. Also identify the relevant stakeholders involved or impacted while considering the internal and external environmental factors.

Step 2: Identify the risk – This process involves identifying which risk may affect your activity and documenting their characteristics. Questions you may ask: I. How could the risk happen: What could cause the risk event to happen or contribute to it happening again? ii. Where could it happen: Is the risk likely to occur in the environment or workplace? iii. What might be the impact: If the risk occurs, what impact or consequences would this have and will the impact be felt locally or nationally?

Step 3: Analyze the risk – Having identified the causes, contributing factors and actual or potential consequences then look at the strengths and weaknesses of existing systems and processes put in place to help control the risk. Knowing what controls are already in place and determine whether they are effective or it needs further action.

Step 4: Evaluate the risk – Is the risk acceptable or unacceptable? Does the risk need treatment or further action? Do the opportunities outweigh the threats?

Step 5: Risk treatment – Ensure that effective strategies are in place to minimize the frequency and severity of the identified risk, that is the preventive measures. Moreover, develop actions and implement measures that aim to control the risk inclusive of preparedness to emergency response plan during spill, drill exercises and response strategies. Seek endorsement and support for appropriate response (partnership collaboration).

Step 6: Monitoring and control – Communicating the outcome of this process to those with the responsibility of managing risk and proffering treatment is necessary. Also continuous monitoring and review of the control measures will help to achieve a healthy environment and safety of personnel.

In conclusion, an understanding of risk assessment principles is essential in reducing the likelihood of risks and their impacts on personnel and environment in the event of an accident.

Some useful website links:

https://synergenog.com/risk-assessment-oil-gas-industry/#hfaq-post-10298
https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/risk-assessment

https://www.ipieca.org/resources/oil-spill-risk-assessment-and-response-planning-for-offshore-installations

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