IADC HSE Case Guidelines for Land Drilling Units - Issue 1.0.1
IADC HSE Case Guidelines for Land Drilling Units - Issue 1.0.1
IADC HSE Case Guidelines for Land Drilling Units - Issue 1.0.1
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<strong>IADC</strong><br />
<strong>HSE</strong> <strong>Case</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> Introduction – <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Drilling</strong><br />
Foreword<br />
It is reassuring to see an <strong>IADC</strong> initiative developed <strong>for</strong> the offshore sector of the drilling<br />
industry being trans<strong>for</strong>med into one which specifically addresses the requirements of land<br />
<strong>Drilling</strong> Contractors and their stakeholders.<br />
The drive to improve cooperation and promote further harmonisation of legal requirements<br />
was initially provided by both industry and the coastal state regulators in North West Europe,<br />
namely the North Sea Offshore Authorities Forum (NSOAF). As a result of the excellent<br />
initial work undertaken by <strong>IADC</strong> members in this region, the benefits of the guidelines to<br />
offshore Health, Safety and Environment in the drilling industry have been acknowledged by<br />
both the North Sea Offshore Authorities Forum (NSOAF) and the International Regulators<br />
Forum (IRF). Additionally, regulatory agencies in other parts of the world have also<br />
acknowledged its benefits.<br />
Interest in the <strong>IADC</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> <strong>Case</strong> guidelines <strong>for</strong> Mobile Offshore <strong>Drilling</strong> <strong>Units</strong> has influenced<br />
the development of this onshore version of the guideline specifically addressing the needs of<br />
<strong>Land</strong> <strong>Drilling</strong> Contractors and external stakeholders.<br />
This project was initiated following requests by <strong>IADC</strong> members operating throughout Europe<br />
to improve the cooperation amongst <strong>Drilling</strong> Contractors, oil and gas producers and national<br />
regulators to further promote the harmonisation of requirements. As interest in this guideline<br />
has grown beyond Europe, consequently, it now reflects the growing demand <strong>for</strong> such<br />
documents elsewhere in the world.<br />
For me personally, the <strong>IADC</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> <strong>Case</strong> Guideline <strong>for</strong> <strong>Drilling</strong> Contractors has achieved two<br />
major successes. Firstly, the guideline gives priority to addressing the requirements of<br />
<strong>Drilling</strong> Contractors, which is a first within industry. This represents a milestone and a<br />
significant contribution to improving health, safety and environmental management.<br />
Secondly, this project has brought together <strong>IADC</strong> members, oil and gas producers and<br />
regulators to share a mutual commitment to harmonise and simplify requirements. The<br />
success of this industry alliance has contributed to this being a truly significant<br />
accomplishment.<br />
It is a privilege to be associated with so many professionals in this field, who have devoted<br />
so much time and ef<strong>for</strong>t in achieving this guideline. We owe special thanks to Hans Schroer<br />
(KCADeutag), Marco Borzi (Saipem), and Dominic Cattini (<strong>IADC</strong>) who championed the<br />
project.<br />
Dr. Lee Hunt<br />
President<br />
International Association of<br />
<strong>Drilling</strong> Contractors<br />
<strong>Issue</strong> <strong>1.0.1</strong> – 27 July 2009<br />
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