Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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586606 | Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This paper introduces the concepts of conduct of operations (COO) and operational discipline (OD), the attributes of effective COO/OD systems, and the steps an organization might take to improve its COO/OD programs. In general, the COO program encompasses the management systems developed to encourage performance of all tasks in a consistent, appropriate manner. OD is the deliberate and structured execution of the COO management systems by personnel throughout the organization. By introducing a framework and tools for describing, evaluating, and improving COO/OD, this paper provides guidance that can be used by companies to improve process safety performance.
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Authors
James A. Klein, William M. Bradshaw, Lee N. Vanden Heuvel, Donald K. Lorenzo, Gregory Keeports,