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U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration: (excerpt regarding OQ rule)
III. Intent of the OQ Rule
The intent of the OQ Rule is two- fold: 1) to ensure a qualified workforce on jurisdictional pipelines, and thereby, 2) reduce the probability and consequence of pipeline incidents or accidents caused by human error. Thus, OQ is not intended to be a one-time event, but a process that continues for the working lifetime of an individual. After initial evaluation and qualification have been completed, there will be a point in time where re-evaluation and requalification will be required. The operator must recognize this and designate for each covered task an appropriate time interval for requalification. In addition to being evaluated for the technical competence to adequately perform a covered task, qualification of the individual must include the ability to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions. All pipeline operators subject to Parts 192 and 195 are covered by the OQ Rule and are responsible for ensuring that any employees, contractor employees, subcontractor employees, etc., performing covered tasks on their pipeline are qualified in accordance with the Rule, or are only allowed to perform those tasks while under the direct observation of someone who is qualified. As of October 28, 2003, operators are expected to have completed the required written qualification program and to have qualified all personnel who perform covered tasks.
SEMS FINAL RULE – SUBPART S
RP 75, Section 7 addresses training elements relevant to offshore operations safe work practices.
Contractors must have programs in place to verify knowledge/skills for critical safety, operating procedures, emergency response, and control measures.
Furthermore, Section 7 states that the operator must establish and implement training programs so that all personnel (including contractors) are trained to work safely and are aware of environmental considerations.
