Health, Safety and Protection of the Environment in oil & gas industry Based on the belief that optimum performance is beneficial to individuals,production and environment,and out of GPC top management's full conviction that distinguished performance levels in different activities are necessary for the progress of the company and viewing safety as the responsibility of all, regardless of jobs and levels, the policy of GPC-one of the egyptian general petroleum corporation companies working in the fields of exploration, production, development and shipping of crude oil and gas, it takes HSE seriously and emphasizes its importance in all aspects of their operations. Our goals include:
Complying entirely with all effective laws and regulations, GPC own
obligations, and related programs and measures.
Protecting environment by curbing the harmful effects of various activities,in
addition to upgrading performance to protect environment via reducing emissions
and disposing of waste in a safe way, beside saving energy.
Providing an appropriate working environment for the company employees, clients
and other concerned people in a way that safeguards them against risks.
Reducing losses in facilities, equipment and products by following
precautionary methods which include identifying sources of risk, assessing
risks, and taking efficient preventive measures
Having the management system complied with the requirements of international
standards and codes,and committed to continuous improvements to achieve
customer satisfaction as well as applying oil sector approved
techniques.
Setting aims and criteria to reach the best performance levels in the fields of
occupational health,safety,environmental protection and quality
assurance.
Focuses on reducing emissions, waste generation, and water usage. They also manage
oil spills and implement biodiversity conservation programs.
Supports initiatives that promote sustainable development in the communities where
they operate.
Adopting continuous training for employees and contractors to reach
the
highest levels of efficiency in operations,in a way matching with modern
techniques in the fields of safety,occupational health,environmental
protection and quality assurance.
Communicating in a proper and effective way to get the employees, suppliers,
contractors ,clients and visitors acquainted with the policy of safety,
environment and quality.We also emphasize on enhancing cooperation with other
bodies and organizations,whether governmental or non-governmental.
Strict safety protocols are implemented across all operations, including upstream
(exploration and production)
and downstream (refining and distribution) activities. Emergency response plans are
also in place.