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Wellness Program in GUPCO, A Way for Good Health
Authors: Akher Omar A. , Hamdy A. Moneim 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
To be an effective member in the society, we have to take care of our health. Over the age of 30, we have to know that some of our habits are bad and have dangerous effects on health. Smoking, fatty meals, long settings, lack of physical activities (sports, exercises, …etc.) are examples of these bad habits. We cannot be young for ever, yet we could live healthy for a long time.
One of the most important goals of Gulf of Suez petroleum Company (GUPCO) is to improve environmental health, and safety performance because this improvement positively impacts the society in which we live. So, the implementation of the Wellness Program in our Company benefits both the employees and their community.
In this program, several steps have been taken. One of these steps is to spread the awareness of healthy diet through lectures and video tapes. Also, new diet programs have been introduced to employees at different Company locations; examples of these healthy programs are fat-free meals and low-salt meals, coupled with fitness exercises, medical control of chronic illness, etc.
It is worth mentioning that five years ago, GUPCO had taken a leading role in Egypt, when smoking has been prohibited in the Company premises closed areas.
Major studies are currently underway to know the feedback of introducing such wellness programs, and their direct effect on GUPCO community. Remarkable decrease in the number of both sick leaves and back pain cases has been noticed as well as the number of smokers. The number of employees who attended the wellness training programs is increasing, which is a good indication of awareness improvement among GUPCO employees and their families.
Health Risks in Remote Regions—Experiences with the Development and Use of an Inspection Tool
Authors: Zampello F. C. , Lindemann K. C. 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
Exploration and production activities continue to expand to more remote regions. A health inspection guideline defining preventive control measures for occupational and public health concerns at remote sites was developed. The program was introduced in the company's drilling organization for selected operations in Africa and Asia. This paper describes the primary health risks facing multi-national petroleum companies in remote regions. Results and findings from the trial use of the inspection guidelines are presented. Additionally, the authors provide recommendations on how a preventive health inspection program can be integrated into existing systems established for managing safety and health to insure that health issues are consistently addressed from project planning through operations.
Petroleum Exploration and Production Environmental Standards in Emerging Markets: The Peruvian Model
Authors: Mosquera G. C. Bianchi , Kent B. , Castillo J. Mogrovejo 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
The Peruvian government's approach for environmental regulation of petroleum exploration and production activities is based on a sectoral model. The office for the hydrocarbon sub-sector establishes effluent limits specific to exploration and production, but other regulations, such as water quality standards to protect receiving waters could also apply. An evaluation of these norms and standards suggests that application of regulatory criteria on a case-by-case basis within a general environmental framework could also be considered.
Flight Safety in Campos Basin Offshore Activity
Authors: Ayres C. A. C. , Oliveira J. C. 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
PETROBRÁS's exploration and production operations in Campos Basin, is the biggest offshore activity supported by helicopter in the Brazilizan coast.
With the increment of the activities, the number of platform, rigs and drilling ships are increasing and it is necessary a great number of helicopters to accomodate all passengers.
Quality and safety are the most important aspects of this mean of transportation and PETROBRÁS works hard to maintain them. To obtain the expected results PETROBRÁS has:
· Safety flight policy: ·Periodical meetings among PETROBRÁS and Flight Companies;·Regular inspections in all aircrafts; · Database containing all informations concerning flight safety; · Daily analysis of each anomalous situation.
This paper has the objective to show some data and information about offshore activity in Campos Basin and PETROBRÁS flight safety policy.
Guidelines for HSE Auditing in the Geophysical Industry
Authors: Smith Gordon R. , Dujmovich Thomas J 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
Recently, the E&P Forum issued guidelines for HSE auditing in the geophysical industry. These guidelines place the expectation that geophysical contractors will take the lead in commissioning and conducting audits and subsequent follow-up reports.
The guideline has several purposes: To help reduce the incidence of excessive client auditing, especially of seismic vessels and to create consistency across land and marine geophysical operations.To help ensure compliance with operational policies, procedures and applicable regulations or guidelines on HSE and to analyze the experience and effectiveness of management controls.To provide guidance for the geophysical industry on how to implement audits that are consistent with the E&P Forum's existing Guidelines for the Development and Application of HSE Management SystemsTo improve acceptability of audits across client and company boundaries.To help verify that the contractor's operating systems optimize the well being of all personnel, clients, contractors, sub-contractors, communities and the environment, and that these systems are aligned across client, contractor and sub-contractor boundaries.To identify areas of potential improvement in the auditee's HSE management system.To assess the ability of the internal management review process to assure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the auditee's HSE management system.To evaluate the contracting process and system.
The HSE audit guideline is applicable to all geophysical operations worldwide.
The Advantages, Costs and Pitfalls of International Drills and Exercises
Authors: Neilson David E 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
The paper analyses the benefits, financial implications and potential drawbacks of the oil industry holding response exercises and drills. The paper gives guidelines on how to maximise the investment both in financial terms and in personal effort. In addition discussion is held on the drivers, objectives and who should do what in a sample numbers of countries. The authors personal experience will assist the reader in avoiding problems, how to overcome issues in the development and management of drills internationally
The paper looks at what is expected in different part of the globe, what really is required for best industry and government preparedness. Also explored are be the changing trends of expectations, requirements and what really works world-wide. The scope of industry operations covered in the paper is upstream exploration and production activities and transportation. Highlighting the effectiveness of numbers of people involved, innovative use of exercise injects and some low cost but effective options will also be explored.
The pitfalls that could devalue the drill are also discussed. Such problems as industry and governments not being equally skilled in such issues as response management and the ability to drawn on appropriate resources. In certain cases these problems can defeat the initial objectives of holding the drill. Guidance will also be given on how to decide who and when organisations should be involved in the development and planning phases of the exercise.
Finally the summary and conclusions give opinion on why industry carry's out drills, what the benefits should be, is it worthwhile and how well we do it ?.
Internationally there still remains an imbalance of what is understood or what is required of an oil spill response exercise. In some countries a program of preparedness drills is required by law, in most others, the level and frequency is left to industry and individual organisations. Although recently, countries that are signatories to the OPRC convention are required to have in place a published programme of exercises. Whatever the regime, it is important that the event is organised and executed to maximum benefit. It is also important to understand that oil spills, are in most cases connected to some other issue of emergency response. This could be ship salvage, damage to exploration and production (E&P) facilities or process plant. In many cases the resources required to respond to the pollution and the other emergency element are similar and therefore lead to the need to prioritise resource utilisation. It is essential that these other issues are recognised and included in any exercise.
Expectations of what is required or what represents a successful drill or exercise will vary greatly between certain parties The perception by the public of a successful exercise will differ from the view of industry and government.
The Development and Promotion of Enhanced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Performance in the Underwater Engineering sector by Voluntary Industry Action
Authors: Andersen O C , Read Tony (AD) 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
The management of HSE in the underwater engineering sector is likely to be of increasing importance as more and more offshore productions comes from deepwater operations. The use of ROVs for very deepwater operations will be complimented in many cases by the continued use of divers for installation, inspection and maintenance of facilities at shallow depths.
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has, throughout the last 25 years itself and through its predecessors – the Association for Offshore Engineering Contractors (AODC) and the Dynamic Positioning Vessel Owners Association (DPVOA), been active in promoting health and safety in their sector of the offshore industry.
Initially involved with the underwater contractor (diving) industry, the work of self-regulation has now spread to the offshore contracting industry at large. A large number of Codes of Practice, Guidelines, Standards and Safety Notices have been jointly developed and issued over the years-initiatives often, unfortunately, prompted by the incidence of undesirable events in the sector to an acceptable level.
Although initially developed by, and for the member companies’ own use, increasingly these Codes, Guidelines and Standards have been subject of discussion with and adoption by national authorities and organisation acting on behalf of the contractors’ international customers. They are now generally recognised as international standards throughout much of the industry.
Characterization of Regional Landforms and Landscape Analysis in Support of an Oil Field Development in the Remote Arctic Timan Pechora Region of Russia
Authors: Barringer Jennifer J. , Schlegel Michael , Terry Sarah , Zilm Leslie 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
Conoco and their Russian partners, Arkangelskgeoldobycha conducted field programs from 1994 to 1996 in support of environmental baseline studies and civil planning and design work for the future development of the Northern Territories in the Timan Pechora area of Russia. A major component of both the environmental and engineering design work was characterization of landforms and landscape analysis in this remote arctic tundra environment. A landform/landscape analysis was performed to assist in siting of future facilities, pads, roads, and pipelines in locations that would minimize environmental impact on the tundra. The field assessments were conducted by a multi-discipline team consisting of geologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, botanists, and arctic landform specialists from Russia, Alaska, and Canada. All of the collected information (soils, vegetation, permafrost, geothermal, etc.) was compiled, charted, digitized and entered into a Geographic Information System (GIS). The GIS has been and will be used to evaluate terrain conditions and potential sources of engineering construction materials, environmental baseline mapping and monitoring, and will assist in permitting for the Northern Territories Fields.
The methods employed in the performance of this landform/landscape analysis are presented and discussed.
Good Safety Results – A Question Not of Regulations But of Communication
Authors: Schlemm F. 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
The technical world which we have created and in which our employees have to go about their responsible work day by day places high requirements upon the consciousness of everybody who has to carry out these tasks. Technical integrity of the facilities, safety on the job for the employees and sufficient training to maintain the integrity of the facilities and be able to carry out work safely is a prerequisite. We have innumerable rules, regulations and instructions, with all of which nobody can be familiar. However, it is important that everybody knows that safety exists and that he studies the areas with which he is not familiar before beginning his work. Nevertheless, even routine jobs again and again conceal the danger of critical actions which also often result in injuries. Therefore a living communication system throughout the company, involving every employee, is of major importance. The presentation deals with the methods used to ensure such communication, reports on the verifiable technical integrity resulting from the assessment of conditions, and describes how training is integrated into daily events. Under the keyword „HSE Documentation" these methods are made understandable for everybody.
Human Factors: the Trade Union Response
Authors: Spiller Roger 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
The paper identifies the major influences on the way workers respond to health and safety in the workplace. the special nature of the oil and gas production industry demonstrate the importance to Health and safety of the health, particularly mental health, of the workforce.
High stress levels caused by the culture of the industry, demands of shareholders, working conditions and locations have potential for significant human intervention. Long and unusual working hours and shifts have debilitating effects. Contractorisation, short term contracts and competitive tendering all contribute to the human cost of the industry. The human resource has a limited capacity and needs preventative maintenance if it is to function efficiently. In recent major incidents, due to "Human Error", the technical fix was unable to prevent the initiating or subsequent events.
Promoting safety without promoting good and equitable conditions of employment, will fail. Motivation in the absence of a positive employee view of the employer is pointless. Working with the workforce with their trade unions can provide that positive view.
The author is responsible for health and safety issues covering the 420,000 members of the skilled and professional union MSF in the UK and Ireland. Prior to this he was responsible for organising offshore workers in the UK.
Let all who build beware The load, the shock, the pressure Material can bear. So, when the buckled girder lets down the grinding span, The blame of loss, or murder, Is laid upon the man. Not on the stuff – the Man. Rudyard Kipling Hymn of Breaking Strain 1935
Past and Future in Oil and Gas E&P Environmental Reporting
Authors: Molinari M. , Ratti S. , Ranghieri F. 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
In order to improve the level of its stakeholders information, to evaluate its own strategy in consideration of competitors' best practices and to identify the gap between companies performances, Eni-Agip Exploration & Production Division jointly with Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei carried out a competitive environmental benchmarking. This study selected and analysed several environmental reports published annually by companies operating in the energy sector, particularly Oil and Gas E&P Industry. Although the comparison of reports is in practice not as obvious as it is in theory, the above analysis was capable of benchmarking E&P companies reports from both the qualitative (policies, programmes and practices) and the quantitative (data, objectives and indicators) points of view. The analysis produced interesting suggestions not only for communication purposes, but also for internal management objectives. Eni is fully aware that it is necessary to enhance the degree and the transparency of the information, the communicative effectiveness and, as a consequence, to give the public a better opportunity for judging the company environmental performances. The disclosure of programmes and objectives, the definition of significant performance indicators, the amplification of site level data, the indication of the benefits obtained from environmental expenditures, the information on social aspects and impacts are all issues to be taken into account for future environmental reporting.
Environmental Performance Index Development, Description and Deployment at PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia
Authors: Yunan Arief , Anggoro Suwito , Priatna Rachmat 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI), a production sharing contractor for Pertamina, has a long time experience in utilizing safety, health and environmental performance measures. These traditionally included Loss Time Injury (LTI), Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and number & volume of oil spills as End-of Process measures. In 1996, CPI conducted a Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) Management Systems Assessment (MSA) using a weighted protocol. CPI extracted specific environmental protocol elements from the MSA protocol and developed an environmental performance metric. This metric, a process measure, was established as a CPI Corporate Performance Measure for 1997. This paper describes how the environmental performance metric was developed, its description and deployment in CPI and its integration with the established Safety and Health metrics.
Safety, Health and Environment is a key enabling strategy of CPI's strategic plan. Metrics to measure safety and health performance have been in place for a long time., However, there was no measure for our environmental efforts. With the recent emergence of the ISO 14001 environmental management system and CPI's adoption of a rigorous safety, health and environmental management systems process, it was decided that the best measure of our environmental performance was the rate of development and integration of environmental management practices into our normal business practices.
This measure was called the Environmental Performance Index (EPI). This paper describes how the EPI program elements were extracted from the 1996 SH&E MSA audit process, how the 1996 baseline was determined, and how the 1997 EPI target was established. This paper elaborates how the action plans were developed to achieve the 1997 EPI and deployed through all operating teams throughout CPI organizations. Results of the 1997 achievement and challenges are also discussed in this paper.
The paper concludes that environmental performance improvement can be measured. It can only succeed through top management commitment and continuous communication and participation by all operating teams. It is a viable process to ensure conformance with ISO 14001 and continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Further Experience with Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Authors: Ajayi P A , Adediran N A 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
The problem of substance abuse in the workplace is real and the cost to industry prohibitive. In June 1996, we reported an increasing need for drug testing in our workplace in Chevron Nigeria offshore operations and a significant positivity rate in the period between Jan 1993 and Dec 1995. The partial implementation of a drug testing program and employee awareness campaigns have slightly reduced the need for drug testing and indeed the pattern of substance abuse over the last 18 months compared to our earlier report.
In the current study period, 17 drug and alcohol tests were conducted. Of these 15 were contract staff and 2 were Chevron employees. 9 subjects were expatriates and 8 nationals. A total of 8 positive tests were recorded, all in contract employees – 3 for drugs and 5 for alcohol. 2 nationals tested positive to marijuana and 1 expatriate tested positive to both marijuana and benzodiazepines. 5 subjects tested positive to alcohol (3 nationals and 2 expatriates).
The Company Drug and Alcohol Policy has been reviewed and approved by management. It has been presented to and discussed with regulatory bodies and Workers Unions. Safety sensitive positions have been identified and employee awareness programs designed. Staff training is ongoing, and, random drug screening should commence in the near future using the double barrel method. Screening tests will be conducted by the Chevron Nigeria medical team using the Latex agglutination inhibition technique. This will be backed up by a second screening technique to eliminate false positives. Only screen positive specimens will be sent out for confirmatory tests. Blood alcohol concentration is estimated using Alco Sensor IV. It is hoped that random screening, when commenced, will further reduce substance abuse in our workplace.
Occupational Health Program: Beyond the Law
Authors: Varela Claudia P. 
Published: December 2007

Abstract
This paper presents the results of Hocol's occupational health program which is implemented jointly with the company's contractors. Hocol, an oil exploration and production company based in Colombia, produces 35,000 bopd and is a member of the Nimir Petroleum Group. The company has 180 employees and nearly 800 permanent contractors.
Even though Colombian Occupational Health laws are amongst the most stringent in the world, Hocol goes even beyond the legal requirements, making an emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, a good quality of life and a safe and healthy environment on which all of its employees work and live. The company's O.H policy and program performance have received both national and international recognition, as a result of the high level of commitment and motivation of all its employees and contractors. Having been a Shell Company before it was acquired by Nimir, it has maintained all of Shell's policies and procedures and has adapted them to the Colombian milieu. This has ensured Hocol's compliance with current legislation and a good performance record. Hocol has gone one step ahead with the establishment of a continuous improvement system and a quality assurance policy in Occupational Health, which contributes to the well-being of its employees, and at the same time, preserves the company's assets and the environment, making the company an efficient and competitive one and maintaining its leadership position in the oil market.
In this paper, results are presented regarding some of the company's occupational health activities, including health promotion, risk assessment evaluations in company and contractor's operations, periodic audits regarding performance evaluation, preparation of management reports on findings and recommendations for further improvement in the occupational health arena. Our past and present experience in health protection and health promotion is also described.