API RP 581 - 3rd Ed.2016 - Add.2-2020 - Risk-Based Inspection Methodology

2.A-8 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 581
Table 2.A.7—Training
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Questions
Is there a written procedure that defines the general training in site-wide safety
procedures, work practices, etc., that a newly hired employee will receive?
Is there a written procedure that defines the amount and content of site-specific
training, in addition to the general training provided in Question 1, that an employee
newly assigned to an operations position will receive prior to assuming his duties?
Does the procedure described in Question 2 require that the training include the
following?
Possible
Score
a. An overview of the process and its specific safety and health hazards. 3
b. Training in all operating procedures. 3
c. Training on site-emergency procedures. 3
d. Emphasis on safety-related issues such as work permits, importance of interlocks
and other safety systems, etc.
e. Safe work practices. 3
f. Appropriate basic skills. 3
At the completion of formal training of operations personnel, what method is used to
verify that the employee understands the information presented? (Choose one)
Performance test followed by documented observation. 10
Performance test only. 7
Opinion of instructor. 3
No verification. 0
How often are operations employees given formal refresher training? (Choose one)
At least once every 3 years. 10
Only when major process changes occur. 5
Never. 0
What is the average amount of training given to each operations employee per year,
averaged over all grades? (Choose one)
15 days/year or more. 10
11 to 14 days/year. 7
7 to 10 days/year. 5
3 to 6 days/year. 3
Less than 3 days/year. 0
Has a systematic approach (e.g. employee surveys, task analysis, etc.) been used to
identify the training needs of all employees at the facility, including the training
4
programs referred to in Questions 1 and 2?
a. Have training programs been established for the identified needs? 4
b. Are training needs reviewed and updated periodically? 4
Are the following features incorporated in the plant’s formal training programs?
a. Qualifications for trainers have been established and are documented for each
trainer.
5
b. Written lesson plans are used that have been reviewed and approved to ensure
complete coverage of the topic.
5
c. Training aids and simulators are used where appropriate to permit “hands-on”
training.
5
d. Records are maintained for each trainee showing the date of training and means
used to verify that training was understood.
5
Total Points 100
10
10
3
Actual
Score