Spec 2015-02 A00
Spec 2015-02 A00
Spec 2015-02 A00
DEP 30.00.60.10-Gen.
February 2015
PREFACE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 4
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 CROSS REFERENCES.............................................................................................. 6
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES ............................................................................... 6
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP ....................................................................................... 6
1.7 DUAL UNITS ............................................................................................................... 6
1.8 NON NORMATIVE TEXT (COMMENTARY) .............................................................. 6
2. HFE PROCESS .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 ASSESS PHASE ........................................................................................................ 7
2.2 SELECT PHASE ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 DEFINE PHASE .......................................................................................................... 8
2.4 EXECUTE PHASE ...................................................................................................... 9
3. RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................................. 10
3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 HFE AUTHORISED PERSON .................................................................................. 10
3.3 HFE TECHNICAL AUTHORITY ............................................................................... 10
3.4 PRINCIPAL HFE RESPONSIBILITIES..................................................................... 10
4. REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 12
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................... 12
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A GUIDANCE ON THE REQUIRED CONTENT FOR AN ENGINEERING
CONTRACTOR HFE PLAN ............................................................................ 13
APPENDIX B GUIDANCE ON THE REQUIRED CONTENT OF A PLAN FOR HFE
VERIFICATION DURING CONSTRUCTION .................................................. 14
APPENDIX C COMPETENCY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OF HFE
AUTHORISED PERSON ................................................................................. 16
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the application of
Human Factors Engineering (HFE) in capital projects that have to comply with the
Opportunity Realisation Standard (ORS). Projects not covered by the ORS (i.e., those
with a capital value of less than USD 100 Million, or not considered to have “unusual”
risk), should contact their local Shell Health HFE resource or the Health Project Owner
(HPO) regarding the HFE Screening and implementation of a HFE Strategy, if needed.
This is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated February 2011; see (1.5)
regarding the changes.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General definitions
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
1.3.2 Specific definitions
Term Definition
Health The role of the HPO is to manage the delivery of the Project Health Plan
Project through co-ordination, management, engagement and delegation of tasks.
Owner The HPO is normally identified from among the Principal’s Health team
members within the country where the project/facility is planned to be
constructed.
Term Definition
Human A multidisciplinary science that focuses on the interaction between the
Factors human and the work system in order to design human-machine interactions
Engineering that optimise human and system performance.
[ISO 6385]
HFE Strategy The Principal’s governing document or plan for ensuring HFE integration
into project activities, including actions defining the programme of work to
be conducted during DEFINE and EXECUTE phases of a capital project.
The Strategy should be derived from the HFE Screening performed during
SELECT phase, if the results indicate it is needed.
HFE Plan Contractor plan, derived from the HFE Strategy, that defines their
programme of HFE work required to be conducted during the project
DEFINE and EXECUTE phase.
HFE As defined in the HSSE Control Framework - a person authorised and
Authorised assigned responsibility to perform work in accordance with HFE
Person Procedures. An HFE Authorised Person has proficiency assured at skill
level (see Appendix C for a definition of skill level HFE competence
requirements).
HFE The individual assigned as Technical Authority for HFE on the project under
Technical the Shell Manual of Authorities or Discipline Control and Assurance
Authority Framework (DCAF). This is the project appointed equivalent of the HFE
Authorised SME.
1.3.3 Abbreviations
Term Definition
ALARP As Low as Reasonably Practicable
BDEP Basic Design & Engineering Package
BFD/BOD Basis for/of Design
DAM Discipline Authorities Manual
DCAF Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework
DEP Design & Engineering Practice
EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction
FEED Front End Engineering Design
FPD Flawless Project Delivery
HFE Human Factors Engineering
HMI Human-Machine Interface
HPO Health Project Owner
ISO International Standards Organisation
O&M Operate and Maintain
ORS Opportunity Realisation Standard
PSSR/PSUA Pre Start-Up Safety Review/Pre-Start-Up Audit
SME Subject Matter Expert
TA Technical Authority
Section/Clause Change
Entire DEP Reflects experience and feedback from application of HFE on
projects since 2011
Entire DEP Improved alignment with DCAF controls and processes
Entire DEP Simplifies competency requirements and resourcing of those
responsible for executing HFE scope of work and providing technical
assurance
Feedback that has been registered in the DEP Feedback System by using one of the
above options will be reviewed by the DEP Custodian for potential improvements to the
DEP.
2. HFE PROCESS
1. HFE shall be initiated in the ASSESS phase of projects. Figure 1 gives an overview
of the HFE Activities in each of the ASSESS, SELECT, DEFINE and EXECUTE
phase of the project lifecycle for ORS projects.
1 2 3 4
Key Questions
Has HFE been Has the HFE Are HFE design Does the design
incorporated into Strategy been requirements meet HFE
project plans and approved? included in standards and
budget? relevant project requirements?
documentation?
b. Identification of the key HFE design studies and HFE assurance activities
required in the current and subsequent phases of the project.
c. Defining the HFE resourcing and organizational requirements necessary to
ensure effective implementation of HFE in the current and subsequent
phases of the project.
3. The HFE Strategy shall be included by reference in the Basis for Design (BfD) as
well as the Health Plan for the Project.
4. If it is deemed that no value will be added by applying HFE, the HFE TA or delegate,
will provide a minuted record of the Screening formally stating that a HFE Strategy is
not required.
2.2.2 Technical standards selection
1. The Project Manager, or delegate, shall contact the HFE TA or refer to the HFE
Strategy if available, to identify the relevant HFE design standards to be adopted
during the Selection of Engineering Design Standards (DCAF ID 236).
2.2.3 Engineering Contractor HFE Plan for DEFINE
1. When specified in the HFE Strategy, the requirement for preparing an Engineering
Contractor HFE Plan shall be included in the contractual documents for a DEFINE
phase Contractor.
2. The HFE Plan shall be submitted for approval to the Principal within four weeks after
contract award. Guidance on the required content for such a HFE Plan is provided in
(Appendix A).
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 GENERAL
1. The HFE roles and responsibilities as identified in the project HFE Strategy shall be
implemented. This shall include ensuring the appropriate HFE competence is
available within the project team as well as appropriate integration of HFE work
scope with other project disciplines or initiatives.
ASSESS
2.1.1 Initial HFE engagement
EXE CON SUP CON
SELECT
2.2.1. Conduct HFE Screening
and draft HFE Strategy if APP EXE* SUP CHK
needed
2.2.2 Technical Standards
Selection
APP CON EXE CHK
DEFINE
2.3.1 Revise project HSSE&SP
and other documentation APP EXE CON EXE
EXECUTE
§
2.4.1 HFE Design Studies CON APP EXE
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2.4.2 HFE Design Verification APP CON EXE
2.4.3 HFE Construction
Verification
APP CON EXE
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NOTES: Must be an appropriate HSSE&SP TA
* To be approved by the Authorised HFE SME as per the HSSE&SP CF
§
Includes approving Contractor HFE Deliverables
¥
HFE technical deviations to be approved by HFE TA
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Refer to DEP 30.00.60.19-Gen.
Key:
EXE = Execute; APP = Approve; CHK = Check and verify results; CON = Consult; SUP = Support
4. REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW
(Shell Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.
SHELL STANDARDS
DEP feedback form DEP 00.00.05.80-Gen.
Human Factors Engineering – Design for Human Reliability DEP 30.00.60.19-Gen.
Shell HSSE & SP Control Framework, HSSE Commitment and HSSE & SP Control
Policy Framework
http://sww.manuals.shell.com/HSSE/
HSSE & SP CF - Glossary of Terms
Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework (DCAF) DCAF ID 236
Technical Standards Selection Report
Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework (DCAF) DCAF ID 238
Basic Design & Engineering Package BDEP
Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework (DCAF) DCAF ID 383
ALARP Demonstration Report
http://sww-dcaftool.shell.com/DCAF/content/home.aspx
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems ISO 6385:2004
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY
NOTE: The following documents are for information only and do not form an integral part of this DEP.
C.1 COMPETENCY
1. In order for the HFE Authorised Person to represent the Principal, the individual shall
have HFE competency at skilled level. The HFE Authorised Person shall be able to
consistently carry out HFE activities to the required standard, i.e.:
a. Able to perform satisfactorily the majority of HFE activities,
b. Able to translate HFE guidelines and standards into practical actions,
c. Able to solve imaginatively common HFE technical and/or operational
problems,
d. Able to guide and advise others on technical and/or operational aspects of
HFE.