Compendium of Petroleum-related Industrial Hygiene
References and Training Materials
SOCIETIES & ORGANIZATIONS
- American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE)
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
- American Geological Institute (AGI)
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)
- American Fuels and Petrochemical Manufacturers (Formerly NPRA)(AFPM)
- American Petroleum Institute (API)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)
- British Occupational Hygiene Society Offshore Technical Topic Group (BOHS Offshore)
- European Oil Company Organisation for Environment, Health and Safety (CONCAWE)
- FracFocus
- Geological Society of America (GSA)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
- International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP)
- International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA)
- International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI)
- National STEPS Network (nSTEPS)
- Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
- Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- Society of Professional Well Log Analysts (SPWLA)
- United States Geological Survey (USGS)
OTHER REFERENCES
- Runion HE. 1988. Occupational Exposures to Potentially Hazardous Agents in the Petroleum Industry. Occupational Medicine: State of the Art Reviews 3(3):431-444.
- Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Manual for Petroleum Refineries and Selected Petrochemical Operations, American Petroleum Industry. 1973: Manual 2700-1/79-1M (Washington, DC). Under contract no. LER-40-73 by Clayton Environmental Consultants Inc of Southfield, Michigan
- Occupational, Industrial, and Environmental Toxicology, by Michael I. Greenberg, Richard Hamilton, Scott Phillips and Gayla J. McCluskey. Mosby; 2 edition (Jun 13, 2003).
Chapter 47 Petroleum Industryby Wayne R. Snodgrass. pgs 518-525. From:
- OnePetro -Approximately 80,000 documents from E&P industry societies including SPE, OTC, ASSE, and others.There is a fee for downloading documents. See document coverage here:
Below is a screen shot of results for search using the key word “health” – well over 10,000 hits which are largely Conference Papers (>9500) and Society of Petroleum Engineers(>6000);
- OTC Papers - Offshore Technology Conference papers from the OnePetrosite
PETROSKILLS –TRAINING ALLIANCE
In 1963, OGCI delivered the first petroleum technology short course. In 2001, BP, Shell, and OGCI formed the PetroSkills alliance and launched a new age in petroleum learning. Since then Halliburton, Saudi Aramco, Occidental Petroleum, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Repsol YPF, Marathon, Swift Energy, PTTEP, Woodside Petroleum, BakerHughes, BG Group, Nexen Inc., Talisman Energy, MOL Group, Pertamina, Maersk Oil, SABIC, Tesco Corp., Kuwait Oil Company, TTG Systems, John M. Campbell & Company, the University of Trinidad & Tobago, and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)have joined to help define the industry's standard in technical training. In the past twelve years, the alliance has worked together to build a world leader in petroleum training.
TrainingPetroSkills provides world-class sessions on topics spanning the industry, from Exploration & Production to Surface Facilities, Operations & Maintenance, and HSE. PetroSkills makes it easier with one-stop convenience to meet all your training needs.
Note: PetroSkills offers training in various petroleum-related technical areas, including HSE. There is an individual who coordinates the HSE training curriculum.
Delivering Knowledge. Developing Competence.
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Values: Why we do what we do. Our basic principles:
- Competency Based: PetroSkills is a unique competency-based training program, not just a collection of courses. Courses content is based on detailed skill and competency maps developed with our member companies. Each discipline is detailed through these competency skill maps to ensure that professionals receive the skills they need at their individual level and put them on the right track for advancement.
- Practical. Real-World. Business-Relevant: Practicality sets us apart. This competency-focused learning delivers the individual skills and technology needs of operating companies and industry professionals. Our goal is that after attending a PetroSkills course, professionals will return to their workplace and immediately apply the skills learned to create value.
- Quality Courses. Quality Instructors: PetroSkills' coursework is reviewed and strengthened by each of its partner companies. The member curriculum advisors and the PetroSkills Board must approve each course, ensuring practical, up-to-date relevant training. The same is true for the instructors that teach the courses.
- Convenient and Frequent: By presenting courses near to the client on a shared basis, we keep travel and other costs as low as possible while still delivering our programs worldwide. In addition to teaching hundreds of sessions in dozens of cities each year, PetroSkills will bring any of its coursesto you on an in-house basis worldwide.
PENNWELL BOOKS – NON-TECHNICAL SERIES
Available from: . A sample of selections include.
Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling & Production, 3rd Ed.by Norman J. Hyne
- Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Languageby Donald L. Burdick and William L. Leffler
- Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language, Fourth Editionby William L. Leffler
Oil & Gas Production in Nontechnical Languageby Martin S. Raymond and William L. Leffler
- Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling and Production (2nd Edition)by Norman J. Hyne
Oil & Gas Pipelines in Nontechnical Languageby Thomas O. Miesner and William L. Leffler
- Drilling Technology in Nontechnical Language, 2d Ed.by Steve Devereux
- Deepwater Petroleum Exploration & Production: A Nontechnical Guide, 2nd Editionby William L. Leffler, Richard Pattarozzi and Gordon Sterling
- Petroleum Refining for the Non-Technical Person (PennWell nontechnical series)by William L. Leffler
- LNG: A Nontechnical Guideby Michael D. Tusiani and Gordon Shearer
IPIECA/OGP PUBLICATIONS: BRIEFING, GOOD PRACTICE, WORKSHOP REPORT
For a complete library see: Here is a listing of some selected Health and Fuels & Operations Publications:
Awareness briefing
Healthy workforce, healthy communities
June 2012
A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). As a major global employer, the oil and gas industry is committed tothe twin goals of protecting its workforce and improving health standards in the communities in which it operates.
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Awareness briefing
The Global Initiative: partnership for enhanced oil spill response
June 2012
A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). While the oil and gas industry works to prevent oil spills, it also remains prepared by developing comprehensive contingency plans in cooperation with governments. These ensure a rapid response to anticipate and minimize the impacts of oil spills.
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Awareness briefing
Oil spill prevention and response: working together to make a difference
April 2012
A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). The oil and gas industry is committed to meet the world’s energy needs while maintaining safe, environmentally sound and socially responsible operations.
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Good practice
Improving social and environmental performance: good practice guidance for the oil and gas industry
February 2012
This guide provides a summary of all of IPIECA's good practice publications.
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Good practice
Fitness to work
February 2012
This guide presents a structured process for thesystematic identification, assessment andmanagement of the risks associated with tasks thatplace specific demands (physical or psychological)on employees. It offers processes and tools which, ifadopted, help to reduce the risk of injury or harmto employees, the company and third parties.
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Good practice
Managing health for field operations in oil and gas activities
October 2011
All companies, whether operators or contractors,have a commitment to protect and promote thehealth of those affected, either directly or indirectly,by field operations in the oil and gas industry. Thisis best achieved by establishing an effective healthmanagement system. The purpose of this documentis to assist companies working within this sector toachieve and maintain high standards of healthmanagement for all people associated with fieldoperations.
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Awareness briefing
IMO / IPIECA Global Initiative
June 2011
IPIECA and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), representing the interests of the oil and gas industry and government respectively, are working together with other partners as part of the Global Initiative (GI) to enhance oil spill preparedness and response capacity for marine spills at priority locations around the world. This updated brochure gives an overview of the GI programme and showcases some of the achievements of the GI regional groups over the last 15 years.
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Good practice
Substance misuse
February 2011
Substance misuse is an issue of widespread global concern, and one that demands attention from all sectors of society and industry. Aside from the obvious potential for workplace disruption, and the deleterious effect on other employees or co-workers, there is an overriding need for employers to consider the implications of impaired individuals working in a safety-critical industry where the need for sound judgement and mental acuity are a constant requirement. This document is intended to provide guidance to all those who are involved in the prevention and management of substance misuse in the workplace. The document is not intended to replace national laws, regulations or other accepted standards.
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Good practice
Managing tuberculosis
July 2010
The purpose of this guide is to help managers and supervisors at all levels in the oil and gas industry to be aware of the threat of tuberculosis (TB), and to help them mitigate the impact of TB on their companies’ projects and operations.
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Good practice
Drilling fluids and health risk management
October 2009
This document provides general background on drilling fluids and the various categories of base fluids and additives currently in use. It outlines potential health hazards associated with these substances, looks at potential areas for human exposure presented by drilling operations, and introduces risk management methods and monitoring processes aimed at reducing the risk of harmful health effects.
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Food and water safety
July 2009
Food and water safety is of paramount importance for effective functioning of the oil and gas industry. All sectors of the industry, from frontier exploration and production locations, to retail operations, are potentially at risk. In view of the overall significant health risk profile for oil and gas operations, this industry-specific document provides guidance on the prevention of food and water related diseases.
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Good practice
Health aspects of work in extreme climates
May 2009
Many oil and gas companies have operations in extreme climates, and this work can pose a number of hazards, including extremes of temperature as well as wind and humidity. These guidelines aim to provide practical information to line management and health professionals in order to help protect and maintain health, and prevent accidents, illness and loss of life.
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Good practice
Managing fatigue in the workplace
June 2007
This guide is intended primarily as a tool to assist oil and gas industry supervisors and occupational health practitioners to understand, recognize and manage fatigue in the workplace. It explains the health and safety risk posed by fatigue, provides the necessary background information on sleep and the body clock, and describes the main causes of fatigue as well as provides strategies for managing the causes.
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Good practice
Travel guide
February 2007
The dispersed nature of the multinational facilities of the oil and gas industry leads to extensive international and transoceanic travel at all organizational levels. This booklet gives some simple travel health guidance notes that can either be used and distributed to employees as is, or adapted for use as part of an inhouse health management programme.
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Good practice
Health risk assessment
July 2006
This document provides an introduction to health risk assessment (HRA) processes as well as a CD-based template giving examples of HRA specific implementation. HRA is designed to provide a custom tool that members can use to evaluate the potential for individual harm and protect against adverse exposures in the workplace. The document explains the basics of HRA, including health hazard identification, health risk evaluation, setting priorities, reducing risks and taking remedial actions, formulating remediation action plans and finally recording the HRA itself.
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Good practice
Malaria management programmes
June 2006
This guide outlines the scientific concepts, rationale and value of malaria management programmes (MMPs) for the oil and gas industry. The guide provides a broad overview of MMPs, and templates such as implementation checklists and audit protocols that typically form part of key activities when implementing MMPs in the oil and gas industry.
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Good practice
Partnerships in the oil and gas industry
April 2006
This publication communicates how the oil and gas industry is using partnerships to respond to challenges of meeting global energy demand and to contribute to sustainable development. The publication explores the partnering process through challenges and lessons learned identified by IPIECA members and their partners in the forty case studies featured.
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Managing workplace stress
April 2006
This guide helps oil industry managers and supervisors understand, recognize, and deal effectively with stress in the workplace. It encourages and enables a holistic approach to the management of workplace stress, with a focus on prevention. The guide is designed to complement current practice, which tends to focus more on developing employee ability to cope with stress and, when this fails, on treatment options.
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Health impact assessments
July 2005
This guide aims to describe the overall health impact assessment (HIA) process as it is currently understood and practiced. HIA is a useful and beneficial tool for business, communities and government policy makers. Experience within the oil and gas industry suggests that health is a critical issue to both the project workforce and the surrounding communities. The oil and gas industry faces a complex agenda that increasingly requires an evaluation of health, social and environmental impacts throughout all of its operations.
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Awareness briefing
Oil Spill Preparedness Regional Initiative (OSPRI)
May 2005
The objectives and activities of OSPRI are explained in this short briefing pape.
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Awareness briefing
Action against oil pollution
January 2005
Although over the years the amount of oil produced and transported has greatly increased as the world’s economy has expanded, the amount of oil spilt has decreased. This reduction is primarily due to the concerted efforts of the various stakeholders in the oil supply chain to develop more effective preventative measures. This guide focuses on the transportation of oil by ship and is the result of a collaborative effort by many organisations who have an interest in the prevention and/or mitigation of oil pollution and its effects on the marine environment.
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Awareness briefing
The Mediterranean Oil Industry Group (MOIG)
August 2001
The objectives and activities of the Mediterranean Oil Industry Group (MOIG) are explained in this short brochure.
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Good practice
Biological impacts of oil pollution: saltmarshes
June 1994
Saltmarshes are among the 'most vulnerable' category of habitats. This report, Volume 6 in the IPIECAOil spill report series, considers factors affecting the fate and effects of oil on saltmarshes, and provides guidelines on clean-up options. It also includes information on the ecology and uses of saltmarshes.
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OPERATIONS AND FUELS
Good practice
Biofuels and water nexus: guidance document for the oil and gas industry
July 2012
This document addresses water-related issues associated with the production of ethanol and biodiesel, for which the most significant use of water is in the agricultural production stage.
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Awareness briefing
Biofuels: maximizing sustainability
June 2012
A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Meeting the world’s growing energy demands will require many sources. Biofuels could play a part in meeting this demand because of their potential as an economically viable, low emissions transportation fuel.
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Good practice
Refinery air emissions management
June 2012