Oil and Gas Process Safety KPI Monthly Review Checklist

Process safety KPI monitoring is essential to identifying leading indicators of major accidents. This monthly review covers all Tier 1-4 process safety performance indicators per API RP 754 requirements.

  • Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Role: Process Safety Engineer / HSE Manager
  • Total Items: 31
  • Compliance: API RP 754 - Process Safety Performance Indicators for the Refining and Petrochemical Industries, OSHA PSM 29 CFR 1910.119 - Process Safety Management, CCPS Process Safety Leading and Lagging Metrics, IOGP Report 456 - Process Safety Recommended Practice on Key Performance Indicators

Tier 1 and Tier 2 Events (Lagging Indicators)

Review LOPC events by tier.

  • Tier 1 LOPC events (significant consequence) count for month documented?
  • Tier 2 LOPC events (lesser consequence) count for month documented?
  • All Tier 1 events investigated with root cause identified?
  • Tier 1 events reported to API and regulatory authorities as required?
  • Process Safety Event Rate (PSER) calculated for month and year-to-date?

Tier 3 and Tier 4 Leading Indicators

Review leading indicator performance.

  • Tier 3 - Demands on Safety Systems (SIL) count and rate tracked?
  • Tier 3 - Safety system functional failures documented?
  • Tier 3 - Process safety near-miss events reported and investigated?
  • Tier 4 leading indicators (inspection overdue, CAPA overdue, training compliance) tracked?
  • Overdue mechanical integrity inspections count tracked as Tier 4 indicator?

Safety Critical Element Performance

Review SCE performance.

  • Safety Critical Element (SCE) performance monitoring current for the month?
  • SIS functional testing completion rate on target?
  • All SCE bypasses/impairments documented and managed?
  • Mechanical integrity inspection completion rate meeting target?
  • SCE failures investigated and corrected within required timeframes?

PSM Program Metrics

Review PSM program performance.

  • MOC system - open MOCs within target completion time?
  • PHA revalidation schedule on track with none overdue?
  • PSM CAPA closure rate meeting monthly target?
  • Process safety incident investigation completion rate on target?
  • Pre-Startup Safety Reviews completed for all applicable changes?

Personnel Competency and Training

Review PSM training metrics.

  • Operator initial and refresher training compliance rate meeting target?
  • Contractor PSM orientation completion rate?
  • Operator Qualification (OQ) current for all covered tasks?
  • Process safety refresher training for critical roles on schedule?
  • Emergency response and well control drills completed per schedule?

Reporting and Documentation

Compile PS KPI report.

  • Monthly PS KPI report prepared with all tier data?
  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 events submitted to API PSE database?
  • Year-to-date trend analysis for all KPIs included?
  • PS KPI report reviewed with facility management?
  • Facility performance benchmarked against API industry data?
  • Monthly PS KPI report filed in PSM documentation system?

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Why Use This Oil and Gas Process Safety KPI Monthly Review Checklist?

This oil and gas process safety kpi monthly review checklist helps oil & gas / energy teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for process safety engineer / hse manager professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.

Ensures compliance with API RP 754 - Process Safety Performance Indicators for the Refining and Petrochemical Industries, OSHA PSM 29 CFR 1910.119 - Process Safety Management, CCPS Process Safety Leading and Lagging Metrics, IOGP Report 456 - Process Safety Recommended Practice on Key Performance Indicators. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Oil and Gas Process Safety KPI Monthly Review Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 6 sections: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Events (Lagging Indicators), Tier 3 and Tier 4 Leading Indicators, Safety Critical Element Performance, PSM Program Metrics, Personnel Competency and Training, Reporting and Documentation. It is designed for oil & gas / energy operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Who should use this Oil and Gas Process Safety KPI Monthly Review Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Process Safety Engineer / HSE Manager professionals in the oil & gas / energy industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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