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QMI Pipeline Operations Serious Incident Prevention Critical Work
Critical Work Frequency

Prevention of Operator Errors: cont.
b) Formal pipeline operator training Initial training within one month of em-
ployment; refresher every 3 years and prior
to significant changes
c) Procedure updates for process changes Prior to implementing each change
d) Review and update training require- Annual
ments
e) Ergonomic/human-factors review of Annual
control systems
f) High-pressure shutdown checks & in- Semi-annual
strument calibrations
g) Audit of anti-drug and alcohol misuse Annual
program
Emergency Preparedness:
a) Test remote valve operation Monthly
b) Test low-pressure valve shutdowns Monthly
c) Exercise and inspect manual valves Semi-annual
d) Visit public emergency response agen- Annual
cies
e) Conduct emergency drill Annual
f) Test combustible gas analyzers at pump Quarterly
stations
g) Inspect fire extinguishers Quarterly
h) Inspect and test uninterruptible power Quarterly
supply units
i) Inspect and test relief valves Per documented schedule
Other:
a) Investigate all near misses Each near-miss incident
b) Audit safety permit system compliance Semi-annual
c) Conduct safety review meeting with Semi-annual
contractors
d) Process Hazards Analysis Every 3 years
e) Confirm pipeline integrity with pres- Every 10 years
sure test or smart pig
f) Review and update risk assessment Annual
process