QHSE- Exemption

Question 1

Knowledge of the exemption Standard definition and objective.

Answer 1

QHSE Std 10. Management of change and Exemption Standard

Schlumberger operations are continuously subject to change, implying that associated risk levels also evolve. It is essential that these changes are managed in a controlled manner so that risk is always maintained at an acceptable level.

The objective of this standard is to describe what to do when significant change is introduced following deviation from:

• Contractual terms and conditions, work-scope, historical norms, procedures, work instructions; using the Management of Change process;
• Policies and standards; using the Exemption process.

Question 2

What is the definition of Exception?

Answer 2

Process to obtain appropriate approval for deviation from SLB policies and standards for a specific period of time.

Question 3

What is the definition of MOC?

Answer 3

Management of change is a process to manage significant changes associated with deviations from contractual terms and conditions, work-scope, historical norms, procedures and work instructions.

Question 4

Authorization process for Exemptions (severity / Seg-Generic)

Answer 4

First, we need to analyze what where and what the change will be.

Is a deviation from policies or standards? Or Is a deviation from procedures, work instructions, equipment, design, operating parameters, existing HARC, etc?

Acknowledge the change and report it.
If it has a significant change prepare a HARC then obtain approval for person who approve original design, etc. If not proceed.

Question 5

What information all exemptions should have prior approval?

Answer 5

• The specific requirements of the policy or standard from which it is proposed to deviate;
• The potential risk level if the activity/process continues without any further measures being applied to control the deviation/significant change.
• The risk control measures to be implemented in order to adequately control the risk created by the deviation/significant change.
• The residual risk level if all additional control measures are implemented and followed;
• The communication process.

Question 6

Who will Authorize SLB Polices and Standard for SLB?

Answer 6

SLB

• Green/Blue Zone: OM+GOM
• Yellow Zone: OM+GOM+GM
• Black and Red Zone: OM+GOM+GM+VP

Question 7

Who will Authorize SLB Polices and Standard for Area?

Answer 7

Area

• Green/Blue Zone: OM
• Yellow Zone: OM+GOM
• Black and Red Zone: OM+GOM+GM

Question 8

Who will Authorize SLB Polices and Standard for SLB, Area and Geomarket?

Answer 8

Geomarket and (below)

• Green/Blue Zone: OM
• Yellow Zone: OM
• Black and Red Zone: OM+GOM+GM

Question 9

Give an example use of the Exemption process

Answer 9

E03 filling as an FS deviation of std 5.5.1

Pumping 3^rd party chemicals Deviation of Std 18.8.3

Pumping a chemical that shelf life is expired, exemption of Std 18.8.4