Sample Corrective Action Plan (CAP)
This is a hypothetical example of a SEMS Corrective Action Plan (CAP) based on common audit findings at offshore facilities. It is meant to show how an operator might respond to a routine SEMS audit. In an actual case, the CAP must be customized to reflect the specific findings from the audit and follow the company's SEMS procedures and federal requirements.
CAP Overview
- Operator/Company Name: Example Offshore Operations Inc.
- Facility/Location: Gulf of Mexico Platform XYZ
- Audit Date: January 15, 2026
- CAP Prepared By: HSE Manager, John Doe
- Approval Date: January 20, 2026
- CAP ID: SEMS-CAP-2026-001
- Overall Objective: Address audit nonconformities to improve safety and environmental performance and achieve full compliance with SEMS requirements within 90 days.
Key Deficiencies and Corrective Actions
The table below outlines each audit finding, the root cause of the problem, the planned corrective actions, assigned responsibilities, deadlines, and how each correction will be verified.
| Deficiency / Nonconformity | Root Cause Analysis | Corrective Actions | Responsible Party | Timeline | Verification Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inadequate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures for hot work operations, increasing fire risk. | Training not updated; outdated JSA templates last revised in 2024. |
1. Update JSA templates with fire risk assessments. 2. Conduct training for all related staff. 3. Implement digital system for tracking JSAs. |
HSE Coordinator (Jane Smith) |
1. Template Update: Feb 15, 2026 2. Training: Mar 1, 2026 3. Digital Tracking: Mar 15, 2026 |
Audit review; training attendance logs; digital system showing 100% use by Q2 2026. | Open |
| Missing records for contractor safety orientations, violating SEMS Element 4 (Training). | No centralized process for storing contractor records. |
1. Build a digital storage system for orientation logs. 2. Train admin staff on data entry. 3. Collect and verify records from past 6 months. |
Training Supervisor (Mike Johnson) |
1. System Setup: Feb 10, 2026 2. Staff Training: Feb 20, 2026 3. Records Review: Mar 5, 2026 |
Internal audit; 95%+ record accuracy; random checks during next BSEE site visit. | Open |
| Insufficient mechanical integrity checks on pressure vessels (SEMS Element 8). | Inspection schedule delays; protocols not updated since 2023. |
1. Update protocols to match API RP 75. 2. Perform urgent integrity inspections. 3. Add inspection tasks to digital maintenance schedule. |
Maintenance Engineer (Sarah Lee) |
1. Protocol Update: Jan 30, 2026 2. Assessments: Feb 28, 2026 3. Integration: Mar 10, 2026 |
Third-party inspection results; system audit logs; no failures reported next cycle. | Open |
Implementation and Monitoring
- Resources Required: $50,000 budget for training materials, software upgrades, and third-party inspections.
- Risk Assessment: All corrections are prioritized based on how serious the risk is, with fire hazards marked as critical.
- Progress Tracking: The SEMS Committee will meet monthly to review updates. Progress reports will be shared with BSEE if requested.
- Closure Criteria: The CAP is complete when all actions are finished, verified, and no repeat issues appear in the next SEMS audit.
- Lessons Learned: All findings will be reviewed during the next annual SEMS training to prevent similar problems in the future.
Ref: Title 30 SECTION 250.1920
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