Drilling fluids and health risk management

IOGP Report  396

Get an overview and general background on drilling fluids and the various categories of base fluids and additives currently in use

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Get an overview and general background on drilling fluids and the various categories of base fluids and additives currently in use

This document provides some general background on drilling fluids and the various categories of base fluids and additives currently in use. It outlines potential health hazards associated with these substances, looks at opportunities for human exposure presented by drilling operations, and introduces risk management methods and monitoring processes aimed at reducing the risk of harmful health effects.