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The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights are designed to help extractive companies maintain the safety and security of their operations within an operating framework that ensures respect for human rights
The security of company operations in a host country depends significantly on the company's engagement and relations with the national security sector.
This guide aims to assist companies in evaluating the national and regional security contexts and identify the different challenges that are likely to affect extractive operations.
These local content case studies were published alongside the second edition of Ipieca's 2016 publication Local content: A guidance document for the oil and gas industry.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The purpose of this guide is to provide, in a simple and accessible format, basic guidance on risk assessment and risk management in conflict settings that oil and gas companies might face.
Title Type Theme Published Download 
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights: Implementation Guidance Tools Good practice guidance People 27 Jan 2012 
Host government engagement strategy tool Good practice guidance People 01 Jan 2012 
Host country security assessment guide Good practice guidance People 01 Jan 2012 
Local content: case studies Case study People 01 Oct 2011 
Substance misuse Good practice guidance People 28 Feb 2011 
Managing tuberculosis Good practice guidance People 28 Jul 2010 
Drilling fluids and health risk management Good practice guidance People 28 Oct 2009 
Food and water safety Good practice guidance People 28 Jul 2009 
Health aspects of work in extreme climates Good practice guidance People 28 May 2009 
Guide to operating in areas of conflict for the oil and gas industry Good practice guidance People 28 Mar 2008