Occupational safety and health and skills in the oil and gas industry operating in polar and subarctic climate zones of the northern hemisphere. Amegah, ishmael setsoafia 20110504 health, safety and environment in the oil and gas industry. Occupational safety and health and skills in the oil and gas. However, occupational safety has been identified as one of the key operational risks in the oil and gas industry powell, 2004. Issues paper for discussion at the subsaharan african tripartite workshop on occupational safety and health in the oil and gas industry maputo, mozambique, 17. Apis members are committed to protecting the environment, and the health and safety of all who share it. Safety is important to everyone and is a core value for the natural gas and oil industry. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide an accurate translation.
Analysis of safety and environmental regulations for. Pdf analysis of safety and environmental regulations for. Discussions of key hazards and safety practices in the oil and gas energy extraction and processing industry. Report for discussion at the tripartite sectoral meeting on occupational safety and health and skills in the oil and gas industry operating in polar and subarctic climate zones of the northern. There is an inherent need for guidance on sustainability reporting to drive an industry that builds on the present and secures. Safety, health and the evironment alpha petroleum resources limited will conduct its business with a commitment to the safety and health of people and to the protection of the environment. Safety and health management is one of the vital constituents of oil and gas industry. Find out how our sgs specialists can audit and certify your health, safety and environment management systems. Introduction to basic health safety environment in oil and gas industry slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
We achieve these goals through hse management system which is in place and being followed in totality. Aug 27, 2015 an author and engineer of 30 years has published a book on safety in the petroleum industry titled site safety handbook for the petroleum industry the book targets all onsite oil and gas workers. Oil and gas international health safety environment. Reforming health, safety, and environmental regulation for. Shale petroleums health, safety and environment management system is aligned with the industry standard of guiding principles for worker safety and is. Health safety and environment, hse in oil and gas indus. In collaboration with the australian drilling industry association and the australian centre for energy and process training, this years guide aims to provide workers and facilitators with the necessary updated information on the various issues and safety procedures to be. An explorative study of health, safety and environment. To define the prevalent hazards in the operational environment of the nigerian petroleum oil refining and. Health safety and environmental aspect in petroleum. Moenb, kathryn mearnsc, knut haukelidd a statoilhydro asa, occupational health and working environment, forusbeen 50, n4035 stavanger, norway bresearch group for occupational and environmental medicine, department of public health and primary health care, university of. More laws need to be enacted to aid in health safety and environmental protection from the effect of petroleum product.
Apart from the health, safety and environments training and workshops you can also choose to attend a training course, workshop or seminar in other categories of the oil and gas industry, including. Sound environmental management is an integral component of a good business plan. Our goals are no accidents, no harm to people and no damage to the environment. Balancing trust and distrust among regulators, regulated industries and. Standards training for the oil and gas industry and speaks frequently to industry groups about safety and regulatory issues. Safety stands out as a core value for the oil and natural gas industry, embedded in every process and decision for operations. According to powell 2004, the prevention of fatal accidents is a significant risk for the industry to deal. Ansiisea 1212018 is a standard that consists of design, testing, performance and labeling requirements for tool tethering systems and containers used to transport and secure tools and equipment at heights. Some organizations include security and social economics under the hse umbrella. Occupational safety and health and skills in the oil and gas industry. The petroleum industry laws applicable to safety and environmental protection within the context of downstream operations are. Occupational health, safety, oil and gas industry introduction occupational health and safety is a crossdisciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.
The environmental, health, and safety ehs guidelines have been translated into arabic, chinese, french, russian and spanish for your convenience. They work tirelessly to improve safety practices through ongoing research, standards development, training, information sharing, and advocacy. Safety of manufactured nanomaterials 23 cooperation in other areas of. Research, studies and surveys sunil jayant kulkarni datta meghe college of engineering, airoli, navi mumbai, maharashtra, india abstract. The official text is the english version of the guidelines. To trade and be part of global supply chains it is essential to ensure that your health, safety and environment management stands up to close examination, and meets regulatory standards and global best practice, including ohsas 18001 and iso 14001 certification. The petroleum industry is a favorite subject in contemporary fiction. Health and safety hazards management in oil and gas industry sundaram haridoss, assistant professor, department of petroleum engineering amet university, no. Quality, health, safety and environment oil and gas sgs. An author and engineer of 30 years has published a book on safety in the petroleum industry titled site safety handbook for the petroleum industry the book targets all onsite oil and gas workers. Overview of health, safety, and environmental hse management system. Environmental friendly and safe operations and processes are always desired from health perspectives. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Health, safety, and environmental management in offshore and.
Common health, safety and environmental concerns in upstream. Health, safety and environment culture in the petroleum. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, oppong seth and others published common health, safety and environmental concerns in upstream oil and gas sector. Natural gas is helping to improve the health of communities and environments across the u. However, most of the attention in the research on oil pollution and safety in the petroleum industry and its regulation in nigeria have been on the upstream sector e. When one or more members of the world bank group are involved in a project, these ehs guidelines are applied as required by their respective policies and standards. The best approach to hse in the oil and gas industry is prevention. The goal of all occupational health and safety programmes is to foster a safe work environment. These risks are in addition to the risk of exposure to hydrogen sulfide h 2s, a wellrecognized chemical exposure hazard for those who work in the oil and gas extraction and production industry osha. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. Sep 06, 2015 introduction to basic health safety environment in oil and gas industry slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. This course is an introduction to the basic elements of an effective oil and gas industry safety management system sms.
In summary, major environmental issues arose primarily from improper disposal of large volume petroleum derived hazardous waste into streams, such as oily and toxic sludge due to either equipment failure or oil spills. European association for environment, health and safety in refining and distribution concawe. Pdf bridging the health, safety and environment risk. In terms of human suffering and related economic costs, the magnitude of global impact of occupational accidents and diseases, as well as major industrial disasters, has been a longstanding source of concern at the international, national, and workplace level. Shale petroleums health, safety and environmental management system provides a basis for the protection of all workers, visitors and members of the public at shale petroleum worksites. Onuoha, 2007, zabbey, 2009, united nations environment programme unep, 2011, ogri, 2001, emeseh, 2006. Operating in an environmentally responsible manner is key to ensuring the continued growth of the company and the industry. Improving safety, not only psychological and personal factors, organization and environmental factors should carefully be investigated, the actual problem be identified, appropriate solving methodologies be implemented. Since its beginning as a oneman consulting firm in 1953, j. The information, tools, and resources provided in course are designed to help you, whether you. Health, safety, and environmental management in offshore.
Occupational safety and health standards for the oil and gas industry. The environmental, health, and safety ehs guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industry specific examples of good international industry practice giip. Safety practices in the oil and gas industries in ghana. Hascol petroleum limited strongly believes in a safe and healthy environment for our people, customers, and the community at large. Hse compliance is being strictly monitored at all our facilities against, regulations and international standards. An alternative term for it is occupational safety and health osh. To trade and be part of global supply chains, you must ensure that your health, safety and environment management meets with international standards and regulations. Osha niosh hazard alert health and safety risks for workers. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for. Occupational safety and health in the oil and gas industry in selected subsaharan african countries. Jewett read before the industrial hygiene section of the american public health association at the sixtythird annual meeting in pasadena, calif.
Oil and gas production is currently norways largest industry, with both offshore and onshore operations. Summary of environment, health and safety impacts and. Health, safety and environment management oil and gas sgs. Know where people and assets are located and their realtime status to minimize risk. Films with oil industry themes include there will be blood 2007 set around southern californias oil boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and syriana 2005 set in presentday middleeast. Cranes are used everyday on offshore platforms, which makes working safely with and around cranes important for crane operators and rig personnel. Besides the petroleum exploration and production law, 1984 which. Health, safety and environment free download as powerpoint presentation. Map a path to preparedness with plans for evacuations, containment, and mitigation that. The natural gas and oil industry is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, our contractors, and the people of the communities in which we operate. The environmental, health, and safety ehs guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industryspecific examples of good international industry. Firstly, to outline the nature of health risks in the offshore oil and gas industry to date. This book shares the technical knowhow in the field of health, safety and environmental management, as applied to oil and gas industries and. Provides an overview of health, safety and environmental hse management as applied to offshore and petroleum engineering covers the fundamentals of hse and demonstrates its practical application includes industry case studies and examples based on the authors experiences in both academia and oil and gas industries.
Films with oilindustry themes include there will be blood 2007 set around southern californias oil boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and syriana 2005 set in presentday middleeast. Results and discussions regulatory bodies and legislative instruments that cover aspects of safety practices in industry in ghana are listed in table 1 asamoah, 2011. In collaboration with the australian drilling industry association and the australian centre for energy and process training, this years guide aims to. Osha niosh hazard alert health and safety risks for. Health, safety, and environment risk management performance has become essential in the upstream industry due to the evolving complexity of the processes. Occupational safety and health hazard awareness training for the construction, oil and gas, and landscaping industries. Hse issues, focusing on reducing risks to people, facilities and the environment, are important in this. Occupational safety and health in the oil and gas industry in.
Health and safety hazards management in oil and gas industry. Osha occupational safety and health adminstration dol ow office of water epa pah polyaromatic hydrocarbon pb lead pm particulate matter pm2. The natural gas and oil industry works tirelessly to improve safety in the workplace through ongoing research, standards development, training, information transfer, and advocacy. Advanced maps and spatial analysis reveal vulnerabilities that can be addressed before an alarm rings. The environmental, health, and safety ehs guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industryspecific examples of good international industry practice giip. Hseor health, safety, and environmentis commonly used as shorthand for hsses health, safety, environment, security, and social economics and is also known as she or ehs. Common health, safety and environmental concerns in.
This paper defines the establishment of health, safety and environment risk management in the oil industry course in the petroleum. Health, safety and environment hse in oil and gas industry. Pdf health and safety hazards management in oil and gas. Occupational safety and health and skills in the oil and. The table identifies potential mitigation measures to control and limit the risk of unmitigated environment and social impacts such that any residual. Pdf common health, safety and environmental concerns in.
The environment, health and safety programme 2 the organisation for economic cooperation and development 3 preface 4 oecd and the environment 5 oecd s environment, health and safety programme 9 common policies and highquality instruments for chemical safety 18 oecd and the rest of the world 21 focus. Health, safety and environment in the oil and gas industry. We support the oil and gas industry across the entire spectrum of operations, delivering. Pdf principles of health, safety and environment adil. Occupational safety and health in the oil and gas industry. Despite minimal growth in the budget of the oecd environment, health and safety programme in recent years, the. All total, oecd estimates that this approach saves governments and industry about eur 150 million each year. Oil and gas quality, health, safety and environment the heart of effective quality management for any business is understanding and delivering products and services in line with clients requirements, with maximum effectiveness. An assessment of the environmental implications of oil and. The oil and gas industry currently faces the greatest environmental, health and safety challenges in its entire history erm is a leading global provider of integrated environmental, health, safety, risk and social consulting and sustainabilityrelated services. This thesis is based on four studies of aspects of health, safety and environment hse culture in the petroleum industry in norway. Health and safety hazards management in oil and gas industry article pdf available in international journal of engineering and technical research v606 june 2017 with 8,765 reads. Environmental, health, and safety guidelines for petroleum.