Geophysical HSSE operations
We provide the geophysical community with the tools needed to develop a sound HS&E management system for geophysical operations. This involves taking into account – and reducing – potential risks. These include risks to company and contractor employees, third parties and the environment.
Geophysical operations can involve a wide range of facilities and equipment such as seismic vessels, airboats, ground vehicles, airguns, explosives and seismic streamers.
IOGP No. 432, HSE aspects in a contracting environment for geophysical operations IOGP
As of November 2017, we updated the IOGP Report 432 (last updated in 2014) to reflect current versions.
This report provides a framework in which best practices and standardization in geophysical operations HSE management are shared. It covers occupational health and safety, security, social responsibility and environmental aspects of geophysical industry contracts.
It is intended for all parties engaged in a contract for geophysical operations including client, contractors and subcontractors.
Two supporting tools are provided as Word documents:
Referenced reports – HSE management

Referenced reports – HSE management
M1
Report No. 510, Operating Management System Framework for controlling risk and delivering high performance in the oil and gas industry Download
Report No. 511, OMS in practice, a supplement to Report No. 510 Download
M2
HSE Management: guidelines for working together in a contract environment
IOGP Report No. 423 Download
M3
HSE competence assessment and training guidelines for the geophysical industry
Download
Referenced reports - Health

Referenced reports - Health
H1
Substance Misuse: a guide for managers & supervisors in the oil & gas industry
IOGP Report No. 445 Download
H2
Health aspects of work in extreme climates
IOGP Report No. 398 Download
H3
Managing health for field operations in oil & gas activities
IOGP Report No. 343 Download
H4
HIV/AIDS Management in the oil & gas industry
IOGP Report No. 374 Download
H5
A guide to malaria management programmes in the oil and gas industry
IOGP Report No. 382 Download
H6
Fatigue management in the workplace
IOGP Report No. 392 Download
H7
Managing Workplace Stress – a guide for oil industry managers and supervisors
IOGP Report No. 378 Download
H21
A guide to food and water safety
IOGP Report No. 397 Download
Additional IOGP Health Reports
Fitness to work
IOGP Report No. 470 Download
A guide to vector borne disease management programmes in the oil and gas industry
IOGP Report No. 481 Download
Managing tuberculosis
IOGP Report No. 394 Download
Referenced reports – Safety

Referenced reports – Safety
S1
Aircraft management guidelines
IOGP Report No. 390 Download
S2
IAGC Guidelines for Marine Small Boat Operations (2013)
(Please contact IAGC).
S3
Land transportation safety recommended practice
IOGP Report No. 365 Download
S4
Guidelines on permit to work systems
IOGP reference 6.29/189 (Contact IOGP)
S5
Land geophysical operations safety manual
IAGC, 2012, 10th edition
(Please contact IAGC)
S6
Marine geophysical operations safety manual
IAGC, 2012, 10th edition
(Please contact IAGC)
S7
International convention for safety of life at sea
SOLAS, 1992
S8
Helicopter guidelines for land seismic & helirig operations
IOGP Report No. 420 Download
S10
Watercraft & water in geophysical operations – a guide to operations & management
IOGP Report No. 355 Download
S20
Lifting & hoisting safety recommended practices
IOGP Report No. 376
Download
S23
Safe Diving Distance from Seismic Surveying Operations
DMAC 12 Rev. 1 – July 2011
Additional IOGP Safety Reports:
IOGP Life-Saving Rules
IOGP Report No. 459 Download
Shaping safety culture through safety leadership
IOGP Report No. 452 Download
Service vessel marine safety guidelines
IOGP Report No. 213 Download
Land transportation safety recommended practice
IOGP Report No. 365 Download
Land transportation safety guidance notes:
- Land transportation safety recommended practice – Road hazard assessment
IOGP Report No. 365-1 - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Journey management
IOGP Report No. 365-2 - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Driver fitness for duty test
IOGP Report No. 365-3 Download - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Road/vehicle accident checklist
IOGP Report No. 365-4 Download - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Common land transport incident KPIs for MCCs
IOGP Report No. 365-5 Download - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Questionnaire / checklist assessment for the implementation of report 365
IOGP Report No. 365-6 Download - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Off-Road variations
IOGP Report No. 365-7 Download - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Driver Trainer recommended approach and profile
IOGP Report No. 365-8 Download - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Driver qualification process
IOGP Report No. 365-9 Download - Land transportation safety recommended practice – Journey Management process
IOGP Report No. 365-10 Download - Implementing an in-vehicle monitoring program – A guide for the oil and gas extraction industry
IOGP Report No. 365-12 Download
Referenced reports – Environment

Referenced reports – Environment
E1
Environmental management in oil & gas exploration & production
IOGP reference 2.72/254 Download
E2
Oil & gas exploration & production operations in mangrove areas – guidelines for environmental protection
IOGP reference 2.54/184 Download
E3
Oil industry operating guideline for tropical rainforests
IOGP reference 2.49/170 Download
E4
Environmental management in Arctic oil & gas operations – good practice guide
IOGP Report No. 449 Download
E5
Guidelines for waste management – with special focus on areas with limited infrastructure
IOGP Report No. 413 Download
E6
Environmental guidelines for worldwide geophysical operations
IAGC, 2013
(please contact IAGC)
E7
Regulations for the prevention of pollution at sea
MARPOL
Additional IOGP Environment Reports:
An overview of marine seismic operations
IOGP Report No. 448 Download
Environmental-Social-Health Risk and Impact Management Process
IOGP Report No. 389 Download
Fundamentals of underwater sound
IOGP Report No. 406 Download
Model based assessment of underwater noise from an airgun array soft-start operation
IOGP Report No. 451 Download
Seismic surveys & marine mammals – joint IOGP/IAGC position paper
IOGP Report No. 358 Download
Referenced reports – Security
