OPITO International Guidance for Effective Management of Competence and Training in Emergency Response in the Oil and Gas Industry - Amendment 9 - Updated in June 2019

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OPITO International guidance document detailing how competence and training should be managed for emergency response roles within the oil and gas industry. It presents the master publication structure and explains that updates follow a five-year revision cycle. The amendment section records changes across multiple years, including reference updates to IMIST/MIST modules, adjustments to dispensation and refresher certificate wording, removal of specific module references, and revisions to contact information and office addresses.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages66

Reading Time2 h 46 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

1 Acknowledgements

2 Introduction

3 Background and Philosophy

4 Framework

5 Scope

6 Personnel Working at an Oil and Gas Installation

7 Process for Competence and Training in Emergency Response

8 Practice, Simulation and Testing

OPITO International Guidance for Effective Management of Competence and Training in Emergency Response in the Oil and Gas Industry Issue No 1, Revision 0 (November 2010) Amendment 9 (June 2019) Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, OPITO International will not assume liability for any use made thereof. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission. Copyright 􀂤 2010 OPITO International Published by OPITO International Registered Office: OPITO International FZ LLC PO Box 500726 Block 11 Room F12 Knowledge Park Dubai, United Arab Emirates [www.opito.com](www.opito.com) This document is the ‘Master’ copy of the International Guidance for Effective Management of Competence and Training in Emergency Response in the Oil and Gas Industry. The table of Amendments below reflect the changing needs of the global industry as these Guidelines will be revised on a 5 yearly cycle. Thereafter, amendments will be translated and incorporated into all other non-English Guidance documents and made available via the OPITO website. | AMENDMENTS | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AMENDMENT & DATE | | PAGES | CHANGES MADE BY | CHECKED BY | APPROVED BY | | | Revision 0 released November 2010 | | | | | | 1 | Added references to International Minimum Industry Safety Training (IMIST) wherever Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) is mentioned.
Added two paragraphs in Section 6.2 to describe the allowance for combining elements of training for emergency response roles. 11-July 2012 | 10,16 ,
18, 57 | | P. Crowther | P. Lammiman | | 2 | In the Request for Dispensation form, included additional bullet point “Where an extension is granted, the effective start date of the new refresher training certificate will be the expiry date of the individual’s corresponding, current certificate”
And the following statement:
“For your information: Please also note that valid ‘Emergency Response’ Training Certificates can be ‘refreshed’ up to 3 months prior to the existing certificate expiry date (without loss of validity) .” 6-March 2013 | Appendix 1 | | | | | 3 | Removed references to 9 MIST/IMIST modules in the ER Guidelines.
17-June 2015 | 16-17 | GTC | GTD | GTD | | 4 | Amended Contact Addresses in Addendum 2 | 64 | | | | | 5 | Amended Contact Addresses for OPITO office (MEA)
3-May-2016 | 2, 64 | | | | | 6 | Amended Contact Number and Addresses for OPITO office (Americas)
October-2016 | 64 | | | | | 7 | Amended Contact Address for OPITO office (MEA)
March-2018 | 2, 64 | | | | | 8 | Removed contact details OPITO Cyprus office
Jan-2019 | 65 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 9 | Amended Contact Number and Addresses for OPITO office (Americas)
June-2019 | 65 | | | | Contents Contents......................................................................................................................... 5 1 Acknowledgements ............................................................................................ 10 2 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 10 Figure 1 Competence and Training in Emergency Response-an Integrated System.......... 12 3 Background and Philosophy ............................................................................. 13 4 Framework........................................................................................................... 14 4.1 Asset Owner/Operator ...................................................................................... 14 4.2 Individuals ..................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of OPITO International’s emergency response competence and training guidance?

It provides guidance for effective management of competence and training for emergency response in the oil and gas industry, including the document’s framework and process structure.

How are amendments and updates managed over time?

Amendments reflect evolving global industry needs, with revisions planned on a five-year cycle and incorporated into other non-English guidance documents via the OPITO website.

What kinds of changes are recorded in Amendment 9 (June 2019)?

The amendments log includes updates such as revisions to contact numbers and addresses for OPITO offices, including changes made in June 2019.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Rhys