EPRA—A Tool for Integrated HSE/ISR Risk Management in Early Project Phases

摘要

This paper describes a method and tool, EPRA (Early Phase Risk Assessment) developed by StatoilHydro, to identify and evaluate key Health, Safety, Security, Environmental (HSE) Risks, together with Business Integrity and Social Responsibility (ISR) Risks relevant to prospective Business Opportunities. The main objective is to identify the major risks, understand these and control them through Management involvement. The tool enables risks to be assessed by a multi-disciplinary team in a consistent and auditable way and the results communicated in a clear and consistent format to Management as part of the normal business decision making process.