OE Quiz

Which statement best defines Operational Excellence?

• OE is a program used to map natural gas pipelines.

• OE is the enterprise's strategy for budget planning.

• OE systematically manages workforce safety and health, process safety, reliability and integrity, environment, efficiency, security, and stakeholders to meet our OE objectives.

• OE is an environmental IT tool.

OEMS is a risk-based and systematic approach to identify, assess, prioritize and manage OE risks. What does OEMS stand for?

• Operational Excellence Monitoring Structure

• Operational Excellence Monitoring System

• Operational Excellence Management Structure

• Operational Excellence Management System

Which among the following are Chevron's OE objectives? Select all that apply.

• Eliminate fatalities, serious injuries and illnesses.

• Increase shareholder return and attract investors.

• Eliminate high-consequence process safety incidents and operate with industry-leading reliability.

• Use energy and resources efficiently.

Which principle are the Tenets based on?

• Do it safely or not at all

• There is always time to do it right

• Both A and B

• None of the above

The Tenets can serve as a job aid and can be used as a checklist prior to commencing work.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Tenets are an overarching code of conduct for us. They should be used to

guide our activities, especially when considering to stop or pause work – to

make sure it is safe to proceed.

Which tenet is this statement most applicable for?

Each employee takes responsibility and is accountable for the quality of the products and services they provide.

• Tenet 7: Always comply with all applicable rules and regulations.

• Tenet 5: Always meet or exceed customers’ requirements.

• Tenet 3: Always ensure safety devices are in place and functioning.

• Tenet 1: Always operate within design and environmental limits.

Which tenet is this statement most applicable for?

Continuously look for abnormal conditions/"at risk" behaviors, evaluate any potential risks and begin resolution immediately.

• Tenet 2: Always operate in a safe and controlled condition.

• Tenet 4: Always follow safe work practices and procedures.

• Tenet 6: Always maintain integrity of dedicated systems.

• Tenet 8: Always address abnormal conditions.

Who is responsible for compliance with OE requirements and reporting potential instances of noncompliance?

• Reporting Units

• Managers

• Workforce

• All of the above

Identify the responsibilities of the workforce with regard to OE. Select all that apply.

• Understand the hazards and risks of our work.

• Report and investigate near misses, losses, incidents, and potential instances of noncompliance.

• Check that the safeguards are in place and functioning.

• Apply knowledge and follow required practices and procedures.

Which tenet is this statement most applicable for?

Prevent injuries, environmental releases and equipment failure/damage by staying within specified mechanical and operating limit.

• Tenet 1: Always operate within design and environmental limits.

• Tenet 6: Always maintain integrity of dedicated systems.

• Tenet 3: Always ensure safety devices are in place and functioning.

• Tenet 9: Always follow written procedures for high-risk or unusual situations.