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907 Introduction to SEMS II
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SEMS Management, Culture and Program Elements

Management's General Responsibilities

Management should ensure that the program elements discussed in API RP 75 and in the SEMS rule are properly documented and are available at field and office locations, as appropriate for each program element. See BSEE-0131 Performance Measurement Data form.

Image of a SEMS program manager.
Managers have many important responsibilities under SEMS.

Management should develop, support, and continually improve the overall success of the SEMS program by doing the following:

Establish goals, objectives and performance measures, demand accountability for implementation, and provide necessary resources for carrying out an effective SEMS program. Be sure that the following information is included:

  • a statement of commitment to continuous improvement
  • assigned responsibilities for achieving stated goals and objectives at each level of the company
  • the means and timelines for achieving goals and objectives
  • the means and methods to communicate goals, objectives and performance measures
  • performance measures to evaluate the results

Appoint management representatives who are responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining an effective SEMS program.

Designate specific management representatives who are responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and reporting to management on the performance of the SEMS program.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-1. Where must SEMS program elements be made available?