Health, Safety and Security
BP is committed to providing all BP employees – and those of other companies working on our premises – with a safe and secure work environment where no one is subject to unnecessary risk. We recognize that safe operations depend not only on technically-sound plants, facilities and equipment, but also on competent people and an active HSSE culture. No activity is so important that it can not be done safely.

Simply obeying safety rules is not enough. BP’s commitment to safety means that each member of the workforce needs to be alert to safety risks as they go about their jobs.

Basic rules to be followed
Always

• Comply with the requirements of the HSSE management system at the work location – including the use of relevant standards, instructions and processes – and with the Golden Rules of Safety.
• Stop any work that becomes unsafe.
• Only complete work for which they are trained, competent, medically fit and sufficiently rested and alert to carry out.
• Know what to do if an emergency occurs at the place of work.
• Help ensure that those who work with – employees, contractors and other third parties – act consistently with BP’s HSSE commitments.
• Promptly report to local BP management any accident, injury, illness, unsafe or unhealthy condition, incident, spill, or release of material to the environment, so that steps can be taken to correct, prevent or control those conditions immediately. Never assume that someone else will report a risk or concern.
• Seek advice and help if:
  • Unclear on these HSSE expectations
  • Concerned about a potential or actual breach of HSSE law or a BP HSSE requirement.

Never

• Undertake work when performance is impaired by alcohol or other drugs, legal or illegal, prescribed or otherwise.
• Possess, use or transfer illegal drugs or other substances on company premises or during the conducting of RM business.
• Use threats, intimidation, or other violence at work, or bring weapons – including those carried for sporting purposes – onto company premises.  

Environment
Wherever BP operates, BP and its contractors will strive to minimize any damage to the environment arising from their activities. In addition to fully complying with all legal requirements, BP and its contractors will constantly strive to drive down the environmental and health impact of their operations through the responsible use of natural resources and the reduction of waste and emissions. These challenges apply to all parts of the business and to all worksites and workplaces. Working to protect the natural environment and the health and safety of the communities in which it operates is a core commitment of BP. For this reason, the group reports externally on its environmental, health and safety record.

Basic rules to be followed

 Everyone must be responsible. Within the area of work:

• Take responsibility for ensuring that BP products and operations meet applicable government and company standards, whichever are more stringent.
• Safely handle, transport and arrange for the disposal of raw materials, products and wastes in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Promptly report any breaches of HSSE laws or BP’s own HSSE requirements.

To help achieve its HSSE aspirations, BP has developed a HSSE management system framework, getting HSE right (gHSEr), which provides the basis for the development of local/site/facility HSSE management systems. The framework helps BP line managers focus on critical HSSE needs, forecast and allocate resources, set direction for HSSE activities, and consistently deliver improved HSSE performance. It encompasses the complete spectrum of health, safety and environmental risk management including personal security and product stewardship.