Planning is an integral component within the HSE Management System, and allows Drilling and Production Systems to assess needs, set targets and lay the groundwork toward achieving our objectives. Planning is an ongoing activity, which requires the identification of hazards, risks, controls and legal requirements, as well as establishing our long-term goals.

HSE hazard identification, risk assessment and control
This process involves a cross-functional team made up of representatives from various levels of the organization, including management, operations and other support and staff functions, utilizing established management system tools to identify the hazards and risks associated with the various activities performed at each location. Each activity is carefully examined using a risk matrix and ranked to establish risk priorities. This process ensures accurate identification and implementation of necessary control measures before any work begins.

Identification of legal and other requirements
Relevant legal aspects and other requirements (customer requests, for example) are considered during the HSE planning process. This ensures that each facility identified has access to, and evaluates, any laws, regulations and other requirements that affect HSE issues relating to its activities, products and services.

HSE objectives and targets
Objectives and targets are initiatives designed to minimize hazards and risks within specific activities that have been identified through the assessment process. An objective is a general goal and may carry with it any number of measurable targets. Objectives and targets may be initiated at the division, business unit or facility level, and are managed by a representative of the cross-functional team. Effectiveness is evaluated at least annually at the management review.