Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
SEG HSSE Committee
Our mission is to promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and innovation in geophysical practices, through collaboration, representation, and contribution, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
HSSE Policy at SEG
SEG is committed to prioritizing HSSE in all society-managed and sponsored activities to ensure the health, safety, and security of our members, employees, customers, and communities, while protecting the environment. We aim for continual improvement, providing resources for compliance with regulations and maintaining high HSSE standards. Our leadership is actively involved in establishing and maintaining effective HSSE programs focused on innovation, digitalization, collaboration, representation, and contribution by:
HSSE practices
- Providing comprehensive tools and information to staff, volunteers, and contractors to competently carry out their assigned tasks, leveraging the latest technological tools and fostering a culture of innovation and digitalization.
- Incorporating HSSE into society activities and promote awareness and involvement through various channels, including exhibitions, field camps, conferences, and publications, with a focus on collaboration, inclusion and representation from diverse perspectives.
- Establishing and maintaining an appropriate HSSE management system that includes policies, procedures, and processes for effectively managing risks associated with society activities, while also contributing to the development of industry standards and best practices.
Hazard assessment
- Providing periodic self-inspection for hazard assessment and senior management review of the safety program as it is implemented, new worksites are established, and thereafter as appropriate to the business operations, but at least annually.
Emergency response
- Developing emergency response plans where appropriate for society activities, utilizing digital technologies and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and timely response in the event of an incident.
Sustainability
- Incorporating sustainable practices and environmental considerations into all society activities, with a focus on minimizing our ecological footprint, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable development.
Health & wellness
Safety & security
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Weather preparedness
Field Camp Toolkit
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Environmental impact and sustainability
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Data and Intellectual Property (IP) protection
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Ethics
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Cultural awareness
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Industry Guidelines
BELOW IS OLD WIKI PAGE, retained until the above is approved by the HSSE Committee.
Historical Guidance Material
This is a list of board-approved guidance documents and external reports that have been brought together as resource material to inform others on HSSE in our industry, including proper practices.
- SEG Board Approved Guidance Documents
- Guidance on the development and implementation of HSSE plans for student field activities
- Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Field Activities
- IAGC Safety Manuals Ed. 10 (2011): Comprehensive safety guidelines, in a two-volume set tailored to Land and Marine environments
- IAGC Land Geophysical Safety Manual [1]
- IAGC Marine Geophysical Safety Manual [1] IOGP Report on OMS in Practice
- IOGP Report No. 511 [2] IOGP Report on Operating Management System Framework
- IOGP Report No. 510 [2] IOGP Report on Managing HSE in a Geophysical contract
- IOGP Report No. 432 [2] IOGP Report on Risk management in geophysical operations
- IOGP Report No. 432-02 [2] IOGP Report on HSE management - guidelines for working together in a contract environment
- IOGP Report No. 423 [2] IOGP Report on Land transporation safety recommended practice
- IOGP Report No. 365 [2] IOGP Report on HSE competency managment guidelines for the geophysical industry
- IOGP Report No. 292 [2] The E&P Forum Guidelines for HSE auditing in the geophysical industry
- IOGP Report No. 245 [2]
Additional Resources
- This is a list of additional resources that discuss safety hazards in our lives. SPE HSE NOW[3]
- A source for news and technical information affecting the health, safety, security, environment, social responsibility, regulation, and quality aspects of the upstream oil and gas industry. Energy Institute Hearts and Minds Toolkit
- Safety videos made freely available by the Energy Institute to help develop a strong safety culture. These videos cover a wide array of topics, including making HSSE plans and generating risk assessment matrices.
Date: October 24, 2014
Date to be reviewed (at next change of President)
HSSE Advisory Documents
The HSSE Committee is working to create a series of documents and/or media to inform SEG members, and geoscientists in general, of the risks associated with our industry. These documents will warn of the various hazards you may encounter and suggests ways in which you can ensure you are as safe as reasonably possible. These documents are intended to promote an awareness of safety. This work is ongoing and subject to change, but topics may include:
- HSSE Project-Specific Plans
- Fieldwork
- Nature
- Clothing and PPE
- Terrain
- Weather Emergency Response
- First Aid
- Inclement Weather
- Security Threats Security
- Travel
- Workplace and Office