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<strong>IADC</strong><br />

<strong>HSE</strong> <strong>Case</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> Introduction<br />

Foreword<br />

It is reassuring to see an <strong>IADC</strong> regional initiative developed into a global one which<br />

specifically addresses the requirements of Drilling 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 <strong>Offshore</strong> 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 <strong>Offshore</strong> 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 outside North West Europe has influenced the<br />

development of a global guideline specifically addressing the needs of Drilling Contractors<br />

and external stakeholders.<br />

This project was initiated following requests by <strong>IADC</strong> members operating in diverse<br />

worldwide locations to improve the cooperation amongst Drilling Contractors, oil and gas<br />

producers and coastal state regulators to further promote the harmonisation of requirements.<br />

For me personally, the <strong>IADC</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> <strong>Case</strong> Guideline for Drilling Contractors has achieved two<br />

major successes. Firstly, the guideline gives priority to addressing the requirements of<br />

Drilling 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 global effort.<br />

It is a privilege to be associated with so many professionals in this field, who have devoted<br />

so much time and effort in achieving this guideline.<br />

Dr. Lee Hunt<br />

President<br />

International Association of Drilling Contractors<br />

Issue 3.3 – 1 December 2010<br />

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