QHSE Policies & Standards Part 1

Question 1

Explain QHSE Policy

Answer 1

The long-term business success of SLB depends on our ability to continually improve the quality of our services and products while protecting people and the environmental.

Emphasis must be placed on ensuring human health, operational safety, environmental protection quality enhancement and community goodwill.

We are committed to:

• Protect, and strive for improvement of, the health, safety and security of our people at all times;
• Eliminate Quality non-conformances and HSE accidents;
• Meet specified customer requirements and ensure continuous customer satisfaction;
• Set Quality & HSE performance objectives, measure results, assess and continually improve processes, services and product quality, through the use of an effective management system;
• Plan for, respond to and recover from any emergency, crisis and business disruption;
• Minimize our impact on the environment through pollution prevention, reduction of natural resource consumption and emissions, and the reduction and recycling of waste;
• Apply our technical skills to all HSE aspects in the design and engineering of our services and products;
• Communicate openly with stakeholders and ensure an understanding of our QHSE policies, standards, programs and performance. Reward outstanding QHSE performance;
• Improve our performance on issues relevant to our stakeholders that are of global concern and on which we can have an impact, and share with them our knowledge of successful QHSE programs and initiatives.

Question 2

Explain Driving policy

Answer 2

Driving is the activity that presents the greatest potential risk for accidents in SLB.

This policy is made to minimize the risk and ensure that worldwide standards for driving qualification and practices are followed, this driving policy applies to all SLB organizations.

It provides for driver improvement, journey management and driving standards.

Question 3

Explain Information Security policy

Answer 3

Information is the foundation of our business. Protection of confidential information, whether belonging to Schlumberger or to others who have entrusted such information to us, is essential to our reputation and to the survival of our business. Information Security standards and procedures apply to all employees and operations.

This information can be in many forms—physical, electronic, and intellectual (such as know-how), and can relate to any part of the businesses of Schlumberger.

Question 4

Explain Substance Abuse Policy

Answer 4

SLB has the responsibility to maintain a safe and productive work environmental free from the adverse effect of alcohol, controlled substances and drugs. Employees who work under these they are a risk for co-workers, SLB assets, the community and themselves.

Therefore it is Schlumberger policy that any person impaired by the use of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs is prohibited from entering Schlumberger facilities, engaging in Schlumberger business or operating Schlumberger equipment

There is the existence of searches and tests for all employees. (pre-employment, accidents, suspicion, client programs, after rehab program)

Employee assistance program (EAP), it is a self referral program to help employee and will be on confidentially matter.

Question 5

Explain Employee Security policy

Answer 5

Conduct its worldwide business in a low profile and professional manner, which provides for optimum protection of its employees and assets in events of political or criminal aggression.

Personal security is responsibility of each one of us.

The Policy consists of the following actions detailed in the Employee and Asset Security standard:

• Guidelines on good security practices to our employees and their families.
• Assessment of potentially hazardous situations jointly with our customers.
• Definition of risk level and performance of security audits by a third party, if required.
• Preparation of relevant protection and evacuation plans.
• Coordinated Response in the event of security related incidents.

Question 6

Explain Risk Management Policy

Answer 6

People, property, earning capacity and reputation are key determinants of Schlumberger’s future. Their development, preservation and security are essential for growth and long-term survival

Effective implementation of the risk management process improves the quality of decision-making in the face of uncertainties. The risk management process in Schlumberger requires managers to:

• Identify and assess risk and opportunities associated with Schlumberger’s business activities;
• Identify and use appropriate risk management tools, training and techniques that facilitate and enhance the quality of decision-making;
• Select and implement cost-effective risk control measures to avoid or reduce undesired exposures to loss or unwanted volatility
• Implement appropriate risk financing and risk transfer strategies [including, but not limited to insurance] to offset the financial effects of any losses or unwanted volatility, so that the lowest sustainable cost of risk is obtained over the long term.