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— providing authorization to restart pipeline systems, segments, or equipment;
— managing distractions;
— considering additional controls or required orientations for personnel due to new operating conditions; and/or
— ensuring that first responder agencies/authorities are notified of emergencies;
— ensuring notifications are made prior to activities that could impact control room operations.
5 Guidelines for Shift Turnover
5.1 General
Establishing practices for shift turnover reduces the possibility of an unplanned event and improves pipeline operations. Pipeline operators should establish a shift turnover process to ensure that relevant operating information is transferred. This may include overlap time between outgoing and incoming pipeline Controllers as applicable. The operator should determine when a documented shift change process is necessary and the level of appropriate detail.
Turnovers are not limited to scheduled activities, but also include unscheduled ones (e.g. illness, home emergencies).
5.2 Shift Turnover Process
Pipeline operators should establish an overall shift turnover process that includes the level of information to be exchanged. A checklist may be used during shift turnover. When considering the level of information exchange, the process should take into consideration the following:
— when a shift change is needed and not needed;
— Controller’s proximity to the console;
— length of time away from the console (breaks);
— type of technology and/or process used to monitor while away from the console (e.g. audible alarms vs. visual);
— proper coverage; and/or
— how information is to be exchanged and documented.
5.3 Shift Turnover Procedure
To ensure effective shift turnover, pipeline operators should establish shift turnover procedures and train pipeline Controllers on the process. A shift turnover procedure should address aspects that impact operational safety and continuity. These items may include:
— ensuring system control accountability during turnover;
— ensuring uninterrupted monitoring;
— ensuring initiated operational commands are fully executed and/or will be properly followed through by incoming Controller;
— managing distractions that could adversely impact transfer of information.
5.4 Shift Turnover Information Exchange
A turnover information exchange should be conducted to brief incoming pipeline Controllers on the status of current operations. The shift turnover process should be defined and followed on a consistent basis by all Controllers. Part of this turnover information exchange should be the clear understanding for outgoing pipeline Controllers that incoming pipeline Controllers have taken over the responsibility of the operations. This should include electronic or hard copy checklists or signed documents that are developed and maintained by the pipeline operator.
5.5 Information to Exchange
5.5.1 General
Pipeline operators should determine the extent and detail of information provided and documented for effective shift
turnover. The following major categories of information are examples of items that may be addressed during shift
turnover:
— AOCs/AOs/emergencies;
— daily operation information;
— status of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance activities;
— changes to physical assets, practices, and responsibilities;
— equipment malfunction or temporarily out of service;
— general communication issues;
— natural disaster and weather events that impact or may impact operations;
— alarm reviews; and
— third-party events with potential direct or indirect impact on operations.
— recording of the accountability transfer inclusive of date and time;
— a process for addressing fatigue and other related issues; and
5.5.2 Abnormal Operating Condition (AOC), Abnormal Operation (AO), and Emergencies
Any unresolved AOC, AO, or emergency shall be communicated to the incoming Controller by means determined by the operator. Any actions taken or planned to remedy the condition shall also be conveyed to the incoming Controller.
5.5.3 Daily Operation Information
Basic information about daily operations should be conveyed during shift turnover with emphasis on imminent activities. The following items of daily operation may be included during the shift turnover:
— status of shipment schedules;
— linepack/pressure issues;
— storage issues;
— pigging schedules;
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