A management guide to occupational health programmes in the oil industry
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.