About ISD

BACKGROUND

In 2019, BTS completed the ISD proof-of-concept pilot project (a.k.a. Phase I), which was conducted with the assistance of representatives from companies working in the Gulf of Mexico who expressed interest in participating as early implementers. The report on Phase I can be found here.

PROGRAM

The program started following completion of the pilot and is ongoing. All companies working in the Outer Continental Shelf are encouraged to participate in the SafeOCS ISD program so the industry can optimize the opportunities to learn from each other and improve safety performance. More information on how to join the program can be found here.

PROCESS

1. Upon execution of the Agreement, each company is then ready to submit data directly to BTS for inclusion in the ISD database.

   • Navigate to the ISD data submission portal here.
   • Click Select Data File.
   • Find the file you’d like to upload.
   • Click Upload.
   
   

2. BTS data analysts will review the data and aggregate results for further review and analysis.

   • Part of the review is to identify reports that may be redundant due to submittal from more than one source (e.g., company, individual, BSEE, etc.).
   • BTS technical staff will conduct a review regarding data system development, data quality assurance, data processing, data review, and data disclosure.
   
   

3. BTS disseminates results of data analysis through dashboards and published reports.

   • You can access reports here and dashboards here.
   
   

4. BTS uses ad hoc, unstructured, non-continuing work groups to obtain information or viewpoints from individuals with relevant expertise and to share valuable information with all stakeholders.

   • Gathering stakeholder input is important as the ISD program continues to mature.
   • An ad hoc work group may be established to provide input on event type or indicator definitions, or on a potential safety signals identified in the data.