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Archived Meetings

Safety Management Systems Workshop

Meeting Information
Status Completed
Starts Feb 27, 2014 at 8:00 AM EST
Ends at 5:00 PM EDT
Location Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA
Virtual Information

Please find the webcast recording here

Please find the individual YouTube presentations here

Purpose & Summary

This public workshop was held on the concept of safety management systems (SMS).

At this workshop, key concepts underlying a rapidly evolving safety management system (SMS) national consensus standard were discussed. Four panels presented their experience with SMS from industries outside the energy pipeline world including aviation, chemical, nuclear, and health care. Specific topics included: the value of SMS, the role of leadership at the top through the lower ranks in making SMS work, the value of "safety assurance", and the growing recognition of the role of safety culture in ensuring attainment of key safety objectives.

Other major industries have successfully implemented comprehensive SMS programs resulting in marked improvements in company performance. PHMSA believes it is logical to move forward in the development and implementation of similar programs for the oil and gas industry.

Results

Presentation files available below.

Additional Information
Commenting on the Draft API RP 1173; Pipeline Safety Management System Requirements

Comments on the Draft API RP 1173 will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on April 11, 2014. Please use API's balloting website to submit comments: http://ballots.api.org/login.aspx. Specify the following to login:

  • Ballot ID #: 3178
  • Login ID #: <leave blank>

For additional questions, contact:
Nancy White
E-mail: nancy.white @ dot.gov
Files
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SMS_Workshop_Agenda_-_2-27-14_-_Final.pdf (24 KB)
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SMS-BillMooney_PHMSA_PSMS_Workshop_Feb_27_2014.pdf (751 KB)
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SMS-Debra_PhilipsDOT_stakeholder_session_Feb_27.pdf (7,302 KB)
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SMS-RonMclain_PHMSA_PSMS_Workshop_Feb_27_2014.pdf (611 KB)
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SMS_Armando_Martin_InsightfromAviation_Miami_Air_2-27-14a.pdf (1,165 KB)
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SMS_Don_ArentPHMSA_SMS_Workshop.pdf (426 KB)
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SMS_FINAL_SLIDE_ContactPSMS_comments_slide.pdf (53 KB)
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SMS_PatrickSmyth_SafetyCultureDiscussionPaperBriefingPresentation-PHMSA_Feb_2014.pdf (1,048 KB)
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SMS_TimVogus_Role_of_Safety_Culture.pdf (404 KB)
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