E & P Safety Standards

Exploration and Production Safety is our industry's number one priority. To make our safety standards more readily available to the onshore oil and gas producing sector to assist companies in improving safety performance, API has made the following documents available for free download.

RP 49, Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, 2nd Edition/May 2001/Reaffirmed, March 2007
Recommendations set forth in this publication apply to oil and gas well drilling and servicing operations involving hydrogen sulfide. These operations include well drilling, completion, servicing, workover, downhole maintenance, and plug and abandonment procedures conducted with hydrogen sulfide present in the fluids being handled. Coverage of this publication is applicable to operations confined to the original wellbore or original total depth and applies to the selection of materials for installation or use in the well and in the well drilling or servicing operation(s). The presence of hydrogen sulfide in these operations also presents the possibility of exposure to sulfur dioxide from the combustion of hydrogen sulfide. Pages: 29

RP 54, Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, 3rd Edition/August 1999/Reaffirmed, March 2007
Includes procedures for promotion and maintenance of safe working conditions for employees engaged in rotary drilling operations and well servicing operations, including special services. Applies to rotary drilling rigs, well servicing rigs, and special services as they relate to operations on locations. Pages: 35

RP 55, Conducting Oil and Gas Producing and Gas Processing Plant Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, 2nd Edition/February 15, 1995/Reaffirmed, March 2007
Covers recommendations for protection of employees and the public, as well as conducting oil and gas producing and gas processing plant operations where hydrogen sulfide is present in the fluids being produced. Pages: 40

RP 67, Recommended Practice for Oilfield Explosives Safety, 2nd Edition/May 2007
This publication is applicable to explosives used in oil and gas producing operations, and more specifically to the use of explosives inside a wellbore. The purpose of this recommended practice is to prevent the inadvertent detonation of explosives. Pages: 18

RP 74, Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Production Operations, 1st Edition/October 2001/Reaffirmed, March 2007
Recommends practices and procedures for promoting and maintaining safe working conditions for personnel engaged in onshore oil and gas production operations, including special services. Pages: 23

Bull 75L, Guidance Document for the Development of a Safety and Environmental Management System for Onshore Oil and Natural Gas Production Operations and Associated Activities, First Edition / November 2007
This publication was written to provide general information and guidance for the development of a safety and environmental management system (SEMS) for onshore oil and natural gas operations, including drilling, production, and well servicing activities. Although there is an extensive amount of information that has been developed on the topic of safety and environmental management systems, this document focuses on this industry sector to help foster continuous improvement of our industrys safety and environmental performance. It is recognized that many onshore oil and natural gas companies have an effective SEMS in place; however, the intent of this document is to provide an additional tool that can assist these and especially other operators in taking the next step to improve their system, program, or plan. For some, it may be the first step toward implementing a complete system at a pace that complements their business plan. For those who already have a mature SEMS in place, this document can be used for continuous improvement of the system. Pages: 12

RP 76, Contractor Safety Management for Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Operations, Second Edition / November 2007
This publication is intended to assist Operators, Contractors, and Subcontractors (Third Parties) in the implementation of a Contractor safety program and improve the overall safety performance while preserving the independent contractor relationship. It is intended for the Upstream segment of the petroleum industry; however, since the Operator requirements and the contracted work are diverse, this publication may not be applicable to all operations at each company or to all contract work performed in those operations. Many oil and gas exploration and production companies contract for equipment and personnel services for a wide range of activities, including drilling, production, well servicing, equipment repair, maintenance, and construction. Certain activities of Contractors have the potential to place either Contractor and/or Operator personnel and/or equipment at risk. It is important that operations are carried out in a safe manner. Operators and Contractors need to provide safe work places and to protect the safety of their workforces and the general public. When they work together to improve safety, both benefit. Pages: 60

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