A framework for the establishment of organizational risk indicators

Organizational risk indicators are proposed as a tool for risk control duri ng operation of offshore installations, as a complement to QRA-based indica tors. An organizational factor framework is developed based on a review of existing organizational factor frameworks, research on safety performance i ndicators, and previous work on QRA-based indicators. The results comprise a qualitative organizational model, proposed organizational risk indicators , and a quantification methodology for assessing the impact of the organiza tion on risk. The risk indicators, when validated, will aid in a frequent c ontrol of the risk in the periods between the updating of the quantitative risk assessments. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.