Health Committee
Many oil & gas industry people work in extreme climates and difficult environments where the health risks can range from disease to the presence of potentially hazardous chemicals.
Employers have a duty to protect their workforce and help them to stay healthy. They therefore need to provide employees with a healthy working environment, information and training on the risks they may face, and be ready to take care of them if things go wrong.
The oil & gas industry is often a major employer in local communities. This provides opportunities to improve the health of people beyond the workplace by:
- providing health education
- encouraging employees to adopt healthy lifestyles and follow health guidelines
- supporting self-sustaining improvements to local health infrastructure
- providing information on how to safely manage the side-effects of oil & gas products
The OGP IPIECA Health Committee (OIHC) develops guidance and recommendations on occupational, environmental and public health issues that are relevant to oil & gas industry organisations and the communities where they operate.
The OGP-IPIECA Health Committee is currently working on:
- Tuberculosis
- Substance abuse
- Fitness to work
- Human factors
To find out more visit the IPIECA website