811 Day and the call-before-you-dig campaign built around it are among the more successful public safety efforts the pipeline industry has produced. Awareness of the number is close to universal, and one-call centers, operators, and industry groups have spent two decades turning a simple message into a genuine cultural touchpoint, complete with ballpark signage, PSAs, […]
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Defining Stakeholder Culture In pipeline operations, culture is often discussed but rarely defined with precision. It appears in mission statements, training materials, and post-incident reviews, but it can still feel abstract or difficult to pin down. It can also be challenging to connect the day-to-day work performed by employees and contractors to the broader cultural
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Pipeline operators face increasing pressure to maintain safety and comply with stringent PHMSA regulatory requirements. This post explores how using pipeline compliance software like ComplyMgr can help identify gaps in your pipeline safety programs and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Pipeline operators with federally regulated assets must comply with various Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
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Pipeline safety management is vital for ensuring the secure transportation of hazardous materials through pipelines in the oil and gas industry. In this overview, we will discuss key topics such as stakeholder engagement, leadership commitment, and effective communication systems. These elements are essential for fostering transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within organizations. By implementing robust
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has introduced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that outlines significant revisions to enhance the safety and reliability of gas distribution pipelines. The proposed changes outlined by PHMSA come in response to congressional mandates, an NTSB recommendation, and to implement lessons learned from the September 2018 incident
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Pipeline safety is paramount in the energy industry, and ensuring the effectiveness of Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS) is crucial. In this blog post, we will explore three essential aspects of PSMS: Cultural Assessments, Public Awareness, and Stakeholder Engagement. These elements collectively contribute to a robust safety culture within pipeline operations. Cultural Assessments: Fostering a
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Organizational Excellence is a topic that comes up often in the industry, but many have a difficult time articulating exactly what it is. How do you measure the performance of organizational excellence? How do you close gaps in your safety programs? How do you verify that the improvements in organizational excellence are having the desired
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Effective stakeholder engagement and outreach are vital components of pipeline operations, ensuring safety and fostering positive relationships with communities and individuals near pipeline rights of way. As the industry evolves, it’s crucial for pipeline operators to leverage modern tools that align with API RP 1162, going beyond traditional methods of communication. In this blog post,
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Organizations in our industry face a whole host of challenges around program management – implementing and tracking your operation’s safety program, introducing new personnel (from turnover, M&A’s, etc.), or maintaining regulatory compliance – to name a few. Additionally, you’re tasked with finding the best way to address those challenges with confidence. Considering these challenges, a
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Organizational failure is the underlying cause of many high-consequence pipeline incidents. It is one of the leading risks in pipeline operations, yet it is often overlooked because it is not considered an “on the pipe” risk. Operators need to incorporate organizational failure into how they think about pipeline risk management. Finding root cause problems and
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