'Safety Critical Element' is a part of an installation which prevents, controls or mitigates Major Accidental Events / Hazards and the failure of which could cause or contribute substantially to a major catastrophe. The Safety Critical Elements represent the barriers which prevent, control or mitigate the major accidental scenarios.

'Performance Standard' specifies the performance required of a element, system or equipment, person or procedure which is used as a basis for managing the risk of a Major Accidental Event.

'Written Scheme of Examination' is a document containing information about specific verification activities for elements, systems or equipment in order to uphold the ability to place and/or maintain the process in a safe state, help in maximizing plant efficiency and minimize disruption to operations, while providing a level of assurance in preventing, controlling or mitigating major accidental scenarios.

AGT can help develop safety case / performance standards based on UK safety case regulations for offshore fixed & mobile installations.