Barrier functions help to guide evolving approach to safety-critical tasks

Maersk Drilling is evolving its approach to safety-critical tasks – away from a one-size-fits-all thinking to thinking more about barrier functions and what must be achieved in terms of risk reduction. In this video from the 2016 IADC Drilling HSET Europe Conference in Amsterdam on 21 September, DC Managing Editor Linda Hsieh speaks with Mark Campbell-Howes, Head of HSSE Development Section for Maersk, about recent lessons learned on safety-critical tasks. For example, should maintenance done on safety and environmental critical equipment be considered safety-critical tasks themselves? Watch the video for Mr Campbell-Howes’ answer.