API RP 755 News

The much anticipated API recommended practice RP 755 is expecting draft approval from ANSI this week. The RP focuses on helping companies reduce employees’ levels of fatigue on regular shifts, extended days and turnarounds. Some of the recommendations include baseline staffing assessments, recommended shift patterns and fatigue countermeasure considerations in the design of the control room. The guideline recognizes the impact of such issues as correct lighting, acoustics and console ergonomics. Be sure to follow this blog as we discuss the implications of this new RP