Human and organizational factors assessment of the evacuation operation of BP Deepwater Horizon accident

摘要: The offshore oil and gas industry is applying more advanced technologies to explore produce petroleum in challenging environments. To meet the demands of these conditions, operators need take suitable precautions relating emergency response evacuation procedures terms technology, management, operations, personnel competence. successful operations are dependent upon comprehensive preparedness should an incident occur. However, many reports accidents reveal that human factors contribute failure evacuation. This paper addresses discusses contribution organizational aspects BP Deepwater Horizon accident using a proposed framework. framework consists protective layers plan. Human discussed analyzed at different stages, is, organization, personnel's competence, procedures, equipment. As result, insufficient drills exercises, poor communications, impairment physical ability due unsafe planning were identified as contributing unsuccessful Macondo well blowout.