Course Title: API RP 75 – Safety & Environmental Management Program (SEMP)

🎯 Course Objective

Equip learners with practical knowledge to design, implement, audit, and continuously improve Safety & Environmental Management Systems for offshore operations in compliance with API RP 75.

MODULE 1 — Introduction to API RP 75 & Offshore Safety Culture

Lecture 1.1 — Overview of Offshore Risk Environment

• Offshore operational hazards
• Historical accidents & lessons learned
• Regulatory expectations

Lecture 1.2 — Purpose & Scope of API RP 75

• Why SEMP is required
• Relationship with regulatory bodies
• Applicability to offshore facilities

Lecture 1.3 — Safety Culture & Leadership Commitment

• Management responsibility
• Behavioral safety principles
• Safety performance indicators

MODULE 2 — SEMP Framework & Core Elements

Lecture 2.1 — Structure of a SEMP System

• Policy development
• Organizational roles & accountability

Lecture 2.2 — Documentation & Record Control

• Procedures
• Change tracking
• Compliance records

Lecture 2.3 — Continuous Improvement Cycle

• Plan–Do–Check–Act model
• Performance feedback

MODULE 3 — Hazard Analysis & Risk Management

Lecture 3.1 — Hazard Identification Techniques

• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• HAZID & HAZOP
• Task risk breakdown

Lecture 3.2 — Risk Assessment Methods

• Likelihood vs consequence
• Risk matrices
• Acceptable risk criteria

Lecture 3.3 — Control Measures & Mitigation

• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• PPE hierarchy

MODULE 4 — Operating Procedures & Safe Work Practices

Lecture 4.1 — Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Writing effective procedures
• Task sequencing
• Safety checkpoints

Lecture 4.2 — Permit to Work Systems

• Hot work
• Confined space
• Simultaneous operations

Lecture 4.3 — Contractor Safety Management

• Contractor prequalification
• Onboarding & monitoring

MODULE 5 — Training, Competency & Workforce Involvement

Lecture 5.1 — Training Needs Analysis

• Role-based competencies
• Skills gap identification

Lecture 5.2 — Safety Training Programs

• Induction training
• Refresher courses
• Emergency drills

Lecture 5.3 — Employee Participation & Reporting

• Safety meetings
• Near miss reporting
• Safety suggestion systems

MODULE 6 — Mechanical Integrity & Asset Reliability

Lecture 6.1 — Critical Equipment Identification

• Pressure systems
• Safety devices
• Control systems

Lecture 6.2 — Inspection & Maintenance Programs

• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive techniques
• Documentation

Lecture 6.3 — Equipment Failure Prevention

• Root cause trends
• Reliability improvement

MODULE 7 — Management of Change (MOC)

Lecture 7.1 — Importance of MOC

• Change-related accidents
• Risk of unmanaged change

Lecture 7.2 — MOC Process Flow

• Change request
• Risk review
• Approval system

Lecture 7.3 — Implementation & Communication

• Training after change
• Documentation updates

MODULE 8 — Incident Investigation & Reporting

Lecture 8.1 — Incident Classification

• Near miss
• Recordable incidents
• Major accidents

Lecture 8.2 — Root Cause Analysis Methods

• 5 Whys
• Fishbone diagram
• Fault tree

Lecture 8.3 — Corrective & Preventive Actions

• Action tracking
• Effectiveness review

MODULE 9 — Emergency Response & Preparedness

Lecture 9.1 — Emergency Risk Scenarios

• Blowouts
• Fires & explosions
• Oil spills

Lecture 9.2 — Emergency Response Planning

• Response teams
• Communication plans
• Resource allocation

Lecture 9.3 — Drills & Performance Evaluation

• Tabletop exercises
• Full-scale drills

MODULE 10 — Auditing, Compliance & Performance Measurement

Lecture 10.1 — Internal SEMP Audits

• Audit planning
• Checklists
• Evidence collection

Lecture 10.2 — Regulatory & Third-Party Audits

• Audit preparation
• Common findings

Lecture 10.3 — KPIs & Continuous Improvement

• Safety metrics
• Leading vs lagging indicators

MODULE 11 — Environmental Protection & Spill Prevention

Lecture 11.1 — Environmental Risk Assessment

• Sensitive areas
• Impact analysis

Lecture 11.2 — Pollution Control Measures

• Waste management
• Emission control

Lecture 11.3 — Spill Response & Recovery

• Containment techniques
• Cleanup strategies

MODULE 12 — Integration, Case Studies & Best Practices

Lecture 12.1 — SEMP Integration with ISO & OSHA Systems

• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001

Lecture 12.2 — Offshore Accident Case Studies

• Root cause review
• Prevention lessons

Lecture 12.3 — Building a High-Reliability Organization

• Safety leadership models
• Continuous learning culture

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