A management guide to occupational health programmes in the oil industry

Report no. 89/52: This report, based on the experience of occupational health professionals in CONCAWE member companies, outlines management responsibilities and the scope, objectives and benefits of comprehensive and broadly-based occupational health programmes in oil refining, distribution and marketing operations.

The need for a multi-disciplinary approach is emphasized and the roles of various occupational health specialists are outlined. The activities which should be covered, including auditing of programmes, research and record-keeping are described. Specific elements which may need to be included in an overall occupational health programme are also indicated.