phase 4 report - DNV

RN01: CO-ORDINATION OF DELIVERABLES // APPENDIXBarents 2020BARENTS 2020 PROJECT PHASE IVNew Work Item Proposal forISO TC67 Arctic International Standards DevelopmentNWIP4TITLE OF PROPOSALNew ISO Standard: Working Environment for Arctic OperationsSCOPE OF PROPOSALDevelop new ISO standard based on NORSOK S-002 including following arctic specific aspects:• Work in cold environment: health aspects of work in extreme climates• Winterization: design and technical solutions related to cold climate• Noise & vibration: specific problems related to cold climate and ice conditions• Stress management: work situations in extreme climate zones• Training and competence: working in the ArcticPURPOSE AND JUSTIFICATIONNORSOK S-002 provides reasonably comprehensive guidance — at a functional level — on workingenvironment issues, yet is weak on Arctic-relevant aspects. These weaknesses can be resolved by developmentof a new ISO standards based on NORSOK S-002 and development of arctic specific requirements related tothis standard.Much relevant information, standards, regulations and guidance, are available, particularly from Russiansources, on cold climate and Arctic operations.RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED• ISO 19906• NORSOK S-002• Barents 2020 phase 3 report• Guidance document from phase 4 of Barents 2020Report no 2012-0690 287